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Islamophobic incidents in Australia ‘skyrocketed’ since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Anti-Muslim incidents have “skyrocketed” across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years ago, the country’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia said. The envoy, Aftab Malik, handed his first report to the government on Friday. The report’s 54 recommendations include a review of counterterrorism laws and procedures to investigate potential…

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Reform UK councillor says blame for local government reorganisation should lie with Labour and the Conservatives

Reform UK councillor says blame for local government reorganisation should lie with Labour and the Conservatives

A BURNTWOOD Reform UK councillor says criticism of local government reorganisation proposals should be levelled at other parties. It comes after Staffordshire County Council put forward plans for a new East-West unitary authority option. Under the proposals, Lichfield and Burntwood could come under the control of a single council which would also be responsible for…

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