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Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:07 pm

Independent MP Allegra Spender has called on parliament to unite in the fight against antisemitism and hate by passing hate speech laws that impose criminal penalties for spreading the hate that leads to violence, even when it doesn’t directly call for violence. Read more

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb antisemitism

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:03 pm

The prime minister has pledged to get hate speech laws right rather than rush them in response to an opposition edict to recall parliament before Christmas. Read more

Antisemitism probe sets up campus free speech battle

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:58 pm

Jewish groups have welcomed the establishment of an antisemitism education task force to root out the source of anti-Jewish hate, but want stronger action on university culture. Read more

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Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:36 pm

The Federal and NSW Governments have designated Sunday, December 21, as a Day of Reflection to honour the victims of the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and to express solidarity with the Jewish community.

Neo-Nazi found guilty on appeal of performing salute

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:09 pm

A far-right extremist did perform a Nazi salute outside court, a judge has ruled following an appeal hearing. Read more

Courageous couple who defied Bondi gunmen are ‘martyrs’

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm

The first victims of the Bondi shooting have been remembered for their courage and fighting to be Jewish after confronting the gunmen before the shooting began. Read more

NSW government to restrict public assemblies after terror attack

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:33 pm

The New South Wales Government is set to impose restrictions on public assemblies in designated areas following a recent terrorist attack aimed at safeguarding the community, reducing intimidation, and allowing police to concentrate on public safety. Read more

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Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30 pm

NSW Health extends its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of those who died and were injured at Bondi Beach. Read more

PM rules out pre-Christmas recall after Bondi attacks

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:49 am

Federal parliament won’t be recalled for an emergency session before Christmas to legislate measures to limit anti-Semitism and hate speech after the Bondi massacre.
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Trump imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:26 am

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on two more ICC judges over their position on Israel. Read more

Auckland march to stand with Jewish community after Bondi terror attack

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:19 am

A march in support of New Zealand’s Jewish community and against antisemitism will take place in central Auckland on Sunday, following the deadly terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Read more

Messages

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:26 pm

Messages from home and abroad Read more

The stories of the victims of the Sydney Chanukah massacre

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:06 pm

The stories of the victims of the Sydney Chanukah massacre Read more

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Maccabi Tel Aviv declines allocation for Aston Villa match issuing a strong statement

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:20 pm

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced last night that it has decided to decline any allocation offered for away fans at next month’s match against Aston Villa in Birmingham. Read more

Maccabi under-18s seek to win their third championship since 1998

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:45 pm

2025 is set to go down as one of the most successful in the decorated football history of Jewish-affiliated soccer clubs. Read more

Protesters disrupt Kiwi cyclists’ Israeli team at La Vuelta

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:40 pm

New Zealand cyclist George Bennett and his Israel–Premier Tech teammates were forced to a halt during the fifth stage of the prestigious Vuelta a España after protesters blocked the road waving Palestinian flags. Read more

Jessica Fox undergoes surgery after tumour diagnosis

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:29 pm

Olympic kayak champion Jessica Fox has withdrawn from upcoming World Cup events in Europe after revealing she had a tumour removed from her kidney. Read more

Features and Articles

What can be said that hasn’t already been said?

I have been struggling with how to begin this article. Read more

Chanukah Madness

On the First Night of Chanukah (my spelling), I took a walk down to the memorial at the corner of 5th Avenue and 59th Street in New York (Yes, I am still here), where every year, Chanukah Chabad builds what they claim is the largest Menorah (or Chanukiah) in the world. Read more

A light unto the nations

The Hebrew prophet Isaiah spoke these memorable words from Jerusalem, the Capital of the Kingdom of Judah. Read more

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:59 pm

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Winner of the Arthur Rubinstein Musical Society visits Australia

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Australian Friends of the Arthur Rubinstein Musical Society, a prestigious Israeli piano competition, brought prize winner and Japanese piano sensation Yukine Kuroki to Melbourne and Sydney recently for sell-out recitals. Read more

Photo gallery: Pre-Chanukah celebration at NSW Parliament House

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6:15 pm

NSW Premier Chris Minns and newly elected Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane used this year’s pre-Chanukah celebration at Parliament House to deliver firm messages of solidarity with the Jewish community. Read more

The launch of AUXiL

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:24 am

Australia Israel Exchange this past week signalled a major step forward in strengthening commercial, technological, and research ties between Australia and Israel. Read more

“Bound By History – For We Are One”

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 4:03 pm

The “Bound By History” event scheduled for December 2 was initiated as a response to the deeply disturbing rise in hostility towards Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and those who advocate for shared humanity since 7 October 2023. Read more

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Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program ignites innovation and visit to Israel

The Moriah Scholars in Entrepreneurship Program is uniquely designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation among our Year 11 students. Read more

Moriah College students excel in HSC

Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more

Two Mount Scopus students achieve ATAR score of 99.90

Mount Scopus graduating class’s efforts have gained praise from principal Dan Sztrajt. Read more

Jessica Fox wins another top gong at Sport NSW awards

Champion paddler Jessica Fox has won another gong, named Sport NSW’s athlete of a year for a remarkable sixth time.
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Seven-year-old Zachary’s mission to support the wounded

Seven-year-old Zachary Berman, a Year 1 student at Mount Sinai College in Maroubra, Australia, is turning personal challenges into a mission of compassion. Read more

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