Alleged neo-Nazis face court over Australia Day march
January 28, 2025 by AAP
A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has started appearing in court, including two men charged under tough new anti-Nazi laws. Read more
Politicising Holocaust, anti-Semitism ‘grotesque’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has labelled efforts to politicise anti-Semitism and the Holocaust as “grotesque” saying the issue did not belong to either side of politics. Read more
PM pledges $6.4m for Holocaust education efforts
January 27, 2025 by AAP
Anthony Albanese has pledged $6.4 million to build a national Holocaust education centre in Canberra and upgrade a facility in Western Australia that does school workshops. Read more
Jessica outfoxes rivals to claim Oceania championship
January 26, 2025 by AAP
Olympic canoe great Jessica Fox has shaken off the competition cobwebs to win the Oceania title in the K1 event, with her sister Noemie in fourth. Read more
Police ‘out in force’ on Aust Day amid racist attacks
January 24, 2025 by AAP
Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed by expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response. Read more
Fears hate speech laws could make antisemitism worse
January 23, 2025 by AAP
A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb antisemitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn. Read more
Defending cycling Tour champion hurt in race crash
January 23, 2025 by AAP
British cyclist Stevie Williams, the defending Tour Down Under champion and the No.1 rider for the Israel Premier Tech team, is nursing cuts on an elbow and knee after crashing during the pivotal third stage of this year’s race. Read more
Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow
January 23, 2025 by AAP
Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Read more
Coalition demands detail on foreign actors terror claim
January 22, 2025 by AAP
Australians deserve to be given more information about claims overseas actors are paying locals to carry out antiSemitic attacks, the coalition says. Read more
ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support
January 22, 2025 by AAP
A student at the Australian National University has successfully appealed her expulsion after declaring unconditional support for terrorist group Hamas, a parliamentary inquiry has been told. Read more
Police zero in on second man over synagogue attack
January 22, 2025 by AAP
Investigators are zeroing in on a second person allegedly involved in a graffiti and arson attack on a synagogue as one man is held in custody over the anti-Semitic incident.
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Paid criminals, youths probed over antisemitic attacks
January 22, 2025 by AAP
A national database of antisemitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks. Read more
Woman’s alleged jerry can hunt before antisemitic act
January 21, 2025 by AAP
Police are pursuing at least two more gang members allegedly behind an anti-Semitic incident, while a woman arrested over the attack remains locked up. Read more
Minimum jail terms for terror, hate may backfire
January 20, 2025 by AAP
Terrorism offences and displaying hate symbols would attract new minimum jail terms under a coalition government, but legal experts are not convinced it would work. Read more
Jail for Nazi salutes, terrorist flags under Dutton
January 20, 2025 by AAP
Displaying banned terrorist organisation symbols or performing a Nazi salute would result in at least a year behind bars under a coalition government. Read more
Calls for political unity after antisemitic attack
January 17, 2025 by AAP
An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked. Read more
Nazi symbol accused on parole when chemist wall defaced
January 16, 2025 by AAP
A man accused of painting a Nazi symbol on a chemist’s wall had been on parole after being jailed for assault, a magistrate has been told. Read more
Task force charges first man in antisemitism crackdown
A man accused of making death threats against members of the Jewish community is the first person to be charged by a special federal antisemitism task force. Read more
Calls to consider jail time as antisemitism grows
January 15, 2025 by AAP
As Australia deals with antisemitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation. Read more
Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release
January 15, 2025 by AAP
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia. Read more
‘Ignorant’ man convicted over trans rally Nazi salute
A man has been convicted and fined after telling a magistrate he was remorseful after performing a Nazi salute and disrupting a transgender support march. Read more
Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash
January 13, 2025 by AAP
The leaders of Australia’s two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents. Read more
Anti-terror cops backed to find synagogue attackers
January 13, 2025 by AAP
NSW leaders have promised to stand alongside the Jewish community as specialist police investigate the latest attack on a synagogue. Read more
Israel confirms son of killed Gaza hostage is also dead
January 11, 2025 by AAP
Israel has confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, who was found dead alongside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah. Read more
Mystery over failure to charge alleged Nazi salute cop
January 9, 2025 by AAP
The reasons for not charging a police sergeant accused of performing the Nazi salute twice remain a mystery
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Man denies Nazi salute at Sydney pub, pending CCTV
January 8, 2025 by AAP
A man accused of performing a Nazi salute at a pub is hoping CCTV footage of the alleged incident will help clear his name. Read more
Hamas refusing to hand over list of hostages to be released in deal
December 25, 2024 by AAP
Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with the terrorist group—specifically, Mohammed Sinwar. Read more
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
December 25, 2024 by AAP
The Israeli parliament has extended the country’s state of emergency until the end of 2025. Read more
Police probe anti-Semitic banner on steps of Victorian parliament
December 22, 2024 by AAP
Police are working to identify a group of alleged neo-Nazis who displayed an offensive banner outside a state parliament. Read more
Security upgrades made easy for places of worship
December 22, 2024 by AAP
Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections. Read more