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Melbourne Islamic Group Loses Grant Over 'Social Cohesion' Concerns

The federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association over social cohesion concerns after claims the group mourned Iran's supreme leader.

The federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association, citing social cohesion concerns after reports that the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The decision follows claims that the association's activities could undermine community harmony, prompting authorities to withdraw funding.