Govt Cancels Mosque Grant Over Khamenei Tribute

0:00This is Cory, and here's what is making news across Sydney right now. The Australian federal government has cancelled a $670,000 grant to a mosque group in Dandanon, citing social cohesion, worries. The Taha Humanity Association of Victoria had held a service this week to honor Ayatollah Ali Kaminay, the Iranian leader recently killed in U.S. and Israeli air strikes. Earlier this week, a labor MP named Julian Hill promised the funding before the election to help build community facilities, but that drew quick. Backlash. Parliament lit up on Tuesday when liberal MP Dan Tehan called out the group for mourning what he labeled a brutal dictator, putting the spotlight on the Shiite organization. Minister Anne Ali stepped in after spotting the online video, now deleted from their social media, and confirmed she is scrapping the grant entirely. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, some chase peace. I put my head in it S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com I put my head in it S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.