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Search and chat website for the modern Muslim
It’s a long way from Caroline Springs to Dubai and the competitive world of internet search. But that's where Melbourne-born Kerim Nu'man finds himself as he prepares for the global launch of his Islam-focused search engine taqwa.me.
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Islamic court rule on burqa rejected
A Muslim woman who wants to wear a burqa while giving evidence would have to remove it in an Islamic court and should do the same in Australia, a lawyer has told a Perth court.
Photography, artwork & graphic design: Exploring visual & spiritual traditions of Islam
Sydney-born designer and digital artist Peter Gould founded Azaan to explore his passion for contemporary graphic design, art, photography and the rich visual and spiritual traditions of Islam. Since embracing Islam in 2002, his travels and studies throughout the Muslim world have inspired a unique cultural fusion that is reactive to a world of misunderstanding. Peter's work has reached many audiences locally and abroad through exhibitions, appearances, graphic design projects and collaborations with other artists.
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Upswing in beef, mutton demand
The local demand for beef and sheep meat will continue its upward trend this year underpinned, among others, by Malaysia’s strong economic growth resulting in more people consuming these protein packed food items, says Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) regional manager for Southeast Asia and Greater China Aaron Iori.
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Australia to get Islamic finance friendly
Sydney Shariah-compliance is fast catching on Down Under too. Australia will outline laws in the second half of 2011 to equalise the tax treatment of Islamic finance and conventional banking, a government official said.
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Australia mulls moves to attract Islamic finance
Australia’s Board of Taxation will be undertaking a comprehensive review of laws that need to be changed to encourage the expansion of Islamic finance, banking and insurance products in Australia, Australian Assistant Treasurer Senator Nick Sherry has said.
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Diversity a real strength to Australia’s Halal aspirations
Comprising the mainland of the world’s smallest continent, Australia seems out of place in this part of the world. Even with massive immigration in recent decades, most of the estimated 21 million Australians are in fact descended from 19th and 20th century European settlers, the majority from Great Britain and Ireland. Influenced by the Anglo-Saxon roots, Australia’s culture and outlook at times look like a misfit in the Asia-Pacific region. Yet, this has not deterred the country from thriving.
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Australia targets Malaysian holidaymakers
Tourism Australia, in partnership with Malaysia Airlines, has launched an ‘Only in Oz Holidays’ campaign.
McDonald's rejects push to have more Halal-serving outlets
McDonald’s has rejected a push to have more Halal-serving outlets despite pressure on the fast-food giant.
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