Nabil Al Nashar
Nabil Al-Nashar is an ABC reporter based in Western Sydney. He immigrated to Australia from Qatar where he grew up with his Egyptian family. Nabil is bilingual which allows him to tell unique stories from the Arabic communities of Western Sydney. He graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 2011 with a major in International Politics and a minor in Arab and Regional Studies.
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Muslim Vote movement sets sights on two federal Labor seats in Western Sydney
The convenor of The Muslim Vote movement Sheikh Wesam Charkawi plans to announce candidates for two federal seats currently held by Labor as early as next week, and says voters are turning away from the government due to its "weak" support for Palestinians.
Simple device that's changing the life of people with diabetes is out of reach for 1 million Australians
Edwina Murphy has type 2 diabetes, and with financial help she now uses a device that easily measures her blood sugar level. An inquiry is due to report on whether the 1.3 million Australians with type 2 diabetes will no longer be priced out.
Palestinian football boss says Australia denied visa 'under the pressure' of Israel ahead of FIFA qualifier
Jibril Rajoub was denied a visa ahead of a FIFA World Cup qualification match in Perth on Tuesday, a month after pushing for Israel to be removed from FIFA over its actions in Palestine.
This veteran was in the shower when his navy warship collided with an aircraft carrier. He considers his legacy
Brian Hopkins was one of the last people to escape after two Australian naval ships collided. Living with terminal cancer, he revisits his former life and considers his legacy.
'They don't stand a chance': After the Bondi Junction attack, do security guards need more powers?
After the Bondi Junction knife attack on the weekend, there's debate about whether security guards have enough protection and powers to keep themselves, and the public, safe.
Six months on from the Hamas attack on Israel and war in Gaza, people in Australia are showing they haven't forgotten
Longevity has been a hallmark of the pro-Palestinian movement, with protests calling for a change in government policy held weekly since mid-October. The Jewish community and its supporters have also held regular vigils to remember those killed and taken hostage.
Man killed in drive-by shooting in south-west Sydney during morning rush hour
A man is dead after a drive-by shooting in south-west Sydney during the morning rush hour in what police called a targeted attack.
The Dawwas family lost everything fleeing Gaza, including their father, and leaving is getting harder
It's getting increasingly difficult for families leaving Gaza en route to Australia as they are forced to make the long trek without consular assistance.
Homelessness 'crisis' rises as much as 127pc in some areas of NSW
Ronald Liu considers himself lucky after spending five days on the street. He is among a growing number of people experiencing homelessness in New South Wales, with instances rising as much as 127 per cent in some areas.
Social justice advocates, journalists, doctors and scientists among those recognised in Australia Day 2024 Honours
This year's Australia Day honours has recognised a variety of Australians from well-known media personalities to those working away behind the scenes.
Ukraine wants Australia's decommissioned Taipan fleet, but helicopters appear destined for scrap yard
Protesters from the Ukrainian community are stepping up pressure on the Albanese government over its decision to dismantle and bury Australia's retired fleet of Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to the war-torn nation.
Military-style funeral held for Australian 'Hezbollah fighter' killed by Israeli air strike in Lebanon
Australian man Ali Bazzi, who Hezbollah said was a fighter, and his brother Ibrahim, along with Ibrahim's wife Shorouk Hammoud, died when the explosion levelled a family-owned home in southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
Australian man and his brother killed in Lebanon after building hit by Israeli air strike, family says
Ibrahim Bazzi travelled to Lebanon to bring his wife back to Sydney to start a new life, while his brother Ali moved there to get married a few years ago.
'Inherent amount of uncertainty': Sydney to Hobart race might not be smooth sailing amid weather concerns
Record-breaking circumnavigator Jessica Watson said not all hope is lost, as the stormy weather may work in her advantage.
Communities donate rent-free homes, toys and everyday essentials to newly arrived Gazans on temporary visas
A young girl has saved up all her pocket money to donate to kids who've just arrived in Australia from war-torn Gaza. She's not alone. Across the country, children have been donating their savings and toys to support families who've just settled in the country.
Kareem Sabawi was buried under a Gaza tree aged 10 — now his family needs to be on 'the list' to make it to Australia
Since the end of the ceasefire, seven people with Australian visas and passports have had their name on the Rafah Border Crossing list to leave Gaza.
Roofs torn off homes by storm after NSW swelters through early summer heatwave
The State Emergency Service receives more than 50 calls for storm-related help on the Central Coast after temperatures rise above 40C across NSW, with parts of western Sydney recording 44C.
'Everything is lost': After 40 days trapped in a church in Gaza, the Tarazi family is finally safe in Sydney
Dozens of Palestinians arrive in Sydney after being granted visas by the Australian government, some of them with nothing left but their personal identification.
10yo Kareem died 40 hours ago. His family still can't bury him
When Israel invaded Gaza, Adam didn't want to leave. Now the Palestinian man, who has family in Australia, just wants to bury the body of his 10-year-old son.
Thousands turn out in Sydney and Melbourne for rallies over the Israel-Gaza war
The Australian government is urged to do more to bring home Israeli hostages during a rally in Sydney's CBD, while comedian Nazeem Hussain compares the conflict to the invasion of Iraq during an event in Melbourne.
'We may not live until tomorrow': An Australian family's holiday to Gaza has become a struggle for survival
A family of four, including two children, were in Gaza for the first time in 12 years when Hamas attacked. They say while they're enduring the ongoing destruction, their mental health is "beyond horrible".
Sussan Ley says she has Dutton's support amid 'unusual' preselection challenge
The most senior female politician in the Liberal Party, Ms Ley faced a similar challenge in the lead-up to the 2022 federal election before Scott Morrison intervened. It is unclear if Peter Dutton will do the same as his predecessor.
AFP 'not up to scratch' as zero charges laid for foreign interference through social media
Death threats from suspected foreign agents are a common occurrence in Australia's multicultural communities but the Australian Federal Police says they haven't been able to lay any charges in five years.
TikTok executive tells parliamentary inquiry they don't know location of own headquarters
A Senate committee slams TikTok for not answering simple questions as the company gives limited evidence about Chinese employees accessing Australian users' data.
How an Egyptian boy taught never to criticise government ended up in Canberra holding politicians to account
Journalist Nabil Al-Nashar gets excited about things most of his Australian friends take for granted — fair and honest elections, free speech — due to where he came from.