Alleged neo-Nazis face court over Australia Day march

January 28, 2025 by  

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’

January 27, 2025 by  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

January 16, 2025 by  

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  

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  

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

January 14, 2025 by  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

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