Australia pledges an additional $11 million in Gaza aid
Australia is providing an extra $11 million in lifesaving humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza undergoing Israeli bombardment following the collapse of a ceasefire. Read more
University staff add voices to pro-Palestinian protests
March 26, 2025 by AAP
Protesters will take to major universities demanding they cut ties with Israel and weapon manufacturers and railing against a new definition of antisemitism. Read more
Accused neo-Nazi clashes with magistrate
March 25, 2025 by AAP
An alleged neo-Nazi has failed to appear in court, while a second man accused of displaying a Nazi symbol has demanded that his charges be withdrawn. Read more
PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown
March 20, 2025 by AAP
Australia has called for the resumption of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza after a second day of Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory. Read more
Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror
March 18, 2025 by AAP
A state premier is staring down calls to repeal hate crime laws, amid revelations parliament may have been “misinformed” before they were urgently passed. Read more
PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an antisemitic terror plot. Read more
Nazi charge dropped, police to pay man’s legal costs
March 11, 2025 by AAP
Charges against a man arrested during a neo-Nazi march on Australia Day have been withdrawn and police have agreed to pay his legal costs. Read more
Trump wants detained Palestinian student deported
A Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia University is facing deportation under Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on campus demonstrations. Read more
Confusion over Libs’ pledge to recognise West Jerusalem
March 7, 2025 by AAP
The coalition’s foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel’s capital. Read more
Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail
March 6, 2025 by AAP
One of the men allegedly behind a graffiti spree targeting the Jewish community has been granted bail in part due to a court backlog. Read more
Second nurse charged over viral ‘kill Israelis’ video
March 5, 2025 by AAP
A second nurse has been charged over an allegedly threatening video in which he and a co-worker talked about refusing to treat and instead killing Israeli patients. Read more
‘Viable’ case against accused anti-Israel vandal
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A young man accused of being complicit in an anti-Israel graffiti attack only held a light while his accomplice sprayed hateful slogans, a court has heard. Read more
Host ‘relieved’ of work, not fired after Gaza post: ABC
February 28, 2025 by AAP
A pro-Palestine presenter taken off air after a barrage of complaints was not fired but instead “relieved of any obligation to perform any further work”, ABC lawyers have argued in court. Read more
‘Hostile’ ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer
February 27, 2025 by AAP
The ABC has been accused of being hostile and partisan by calling a casual radio host an activist for sharing her views on the conflict in Gaza. Read more
Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges
February 26, 2025 by AAP
Police have charged seven men for allegedly performing the Nazi salute after a photo of the illegal acts circulated online. Read more
Silver lining as Fox wins second medal at kayak titles
February 23, 2025 by AAP
Olympic champ Noemie Fox has claimed her second medal in two days, clinching silver in the kayak championship at the Canoe Slalom Australian Open in Penrith. Read more
Anti-Israel vandalism accused has ‘Hezbollah tattoos’
February 21, 2025 by AAP
One of the men accused of torching and spray-painting cars in an anti-Israel vandalism spree might have been ideologically motivated, a court has heard. Read more
Venice row risks Australia’s reputation, major gallery says
February 21, 2025 by AAP
The Museum of Contemporary Art has become the first major gallery to publicly back the artistic team selected for Venice, then sensationally dumped. Read more
Antisemitic attacks ‘number one priority’ for ASIO
February 21, 2025 by AAP
Australia’s spy chief says antisemitic attacks are the intelligence agency’s “number one priority” for threats to life. Read more
Duo tied to more attacks amid ‘festering’ antisemitism
February 20, 2025 by AAP
A man accused of attempting to set fire to a synagogue has been allegedly linked to two other antisemitic attacks, including the targeting of a prominent Jewish leader’s former home. Read more
Crime links in spotlight as antisemitic probes zero in
February 19, 2025 by AAP
Police have linked a series of antisemitic attacks to the same alleged culprits as the prime minister questions initial descriptions of an explosives find. Read more
Neo-Nazi fights charge of intimidating police officer
February 18, 2025 by AAP
A neo-Nazi accused of intimidating a police officer online says he has done nothing illegal. Read more
Hefty prison terms in antisemitism, racism crackdown
February 18, 2025 by AAP
Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb antisemitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach. Read more
Late Nickel Queen’s riches to fight antisemitism
A charitable trust using millions left by pioneering entrepreneur Millie Phillips will promote Jewish pride and combat antisemitism if green-lit by the courts. Read more
‘You spread hate’: full anti-Israeli video released
A longer video showing two nurses suggesting Israeli patients would be killed or refused care has emerged as police wait to receive a copy to consider charges. Read more
Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a “conversation” on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients. Read more
Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts. Read more
Nurses’ Israeli kill comments ‘a hate crime’: top cop
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Two nurses’ suggestions that Israeli patients would be killed or refused care is being viewed as a hate crime as investigators weigh up laying charges. Read more
Nurses devastated, Jews fearful after ‘vile’ video
February 13, 2025 by AAP
Emotional nurses have rallied against hate speech as Jewish leaders say some are wondering whether they need to hide their religion to get equitable healthcare. Read more
Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more