Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist ‘ratbags’

State laws criminalising hate speech are being reviewed in NSW after ugly public incidents following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza. Read more

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a political settlement is needed in the Middle East. Read more

Judge cleared after booting mum for court breastfeeding

A Victorian judge did not intentionally single out or humiliate a breastfeeding mother by asking her to leave a courtroom during a high-profile trial, a judicial watchdog has ruled. Read more

Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to stop attacking medical facilities as Gaza’s largest hospital comes under siege. Read more

Israel says ready to evacuate babies from Gaza hospital

Israel’s military says it is ready to evacuate babies from Gaza’s largest hospital, where Palestinian officials said two newborns had died and dozens more were at risk after fuel ran out amid intense fighting in the area. Read more

First person charged under new law banning Nazi salute

A Melbourne man has been charged under a new Victorian law banning Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more

Albanese speaks with Palestinian Authority leader

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemning the Hamas attack on Israel and expressing his concern over civilian casualties in the Mideast conflict. Read more

Israeli, Hamas fighters in close combat in Gaza City

Street battles are raging in Gaza City with Hamas fighters using tunnels to ambush Israeli forces, as the United States says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war, countering Israeli comments that it would control security indefinitely. Read more

Pro-Palestine protesters block Zim in Melbourne

A Melbourne shipyard has ground to a halt after hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters blocked entry roads, preventing trucks from accessing the area where an Israeli shipping line operates. Read more

Turnbull warns Albanese against making Israel visit

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Anthony Albanese should not make a solidarity visit to Israel, arguing it would not achieve anything. Read more

Video key as man fights Palestine rally assault charge

A man allegedly involved in an ugly clash during a pro-Palestinian rally outside the Opera House will fight an assault charge as his lawyer waits for footage of the incident. Read more

Pro-Palestine port protests warned not to disrupt trade

Protesters planning to rally against the arrival in Sydney of an Israeli shipping company are being warned there are consequences for disrupting lawful trade while in Melbourne protestors block a road at Flemington. Read more

Israeli troops surround Gaza City, preparing to enter

Israeli troops have surrounded Gaza City and cut off the northern part of the besieged territory as communications were lost for several hours across Gaza overnight. Read more

‘Jihad is the solution’: cops probe preacher comments

An investigation is underway into an Islamic preacher who warned the Australian government was “pushing Muslims into a corner” over the conflict in Gaza, adding that jihad was the “solution”. Read more

Israel encircles Gaza City as US urges ‘localised’ pause

Israeli troops battling Hamas militants have encircled Gaza City, the military says, while the US is pushing Israel to briefly halt attacks to allow in aid. Read more

Infringement notices issued over Israeli hostage Bondi Beach disruption

Police have issued infringement notices to two men after a memorial at Bondi Beach for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas was vandalised. Read more

Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza

More Australians trapped in Gaza could soon be let into Egypt through a humanitarian corridor as hundreds of foreign passport holders prepare to leave. Read more

Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute

A Melbourne man is expected to become the first person charged under a new Victorian law outlawing Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more

Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned

Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks as calls mount for a Middle East ceasefire following air strikes that hit a refugee camp in Gaza. Read more

Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia

Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life. Read more

Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair

While she’s looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she’s determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event. Read more

Australia steps up push for Gaza humanitarian corridor

Australia has urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and occupied Palestinian territories as efforts continue to establish a safe humanitarian corridor out of Gaza. Read more

Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

The case of a man who allegedly performed a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum has been compared to the actions of ex-premier Dominic Perrottet, who once wore a fascist uniform to a party. Read more

Victorian government to apologise in person to Brighton Jewish ex-students

An education department official will make an in-person apology to five students who experienced antisemitic bullying at a Victorian state school. Read more

Hundreds storm Russian airport to protest Israel flight

Hundreds of people have stormed into the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field to protest the arrival of an airliner from Tel Aviv, Israel and Russian news agencies reported. Read more

Wong urges civilian protection as Gaza attacks increase

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged protection for civilians in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza. Read more

Neo-Nazi leaders admit hiker attack but claim innocence

A neo-Nazi group leader who admitted attacking a group of hikers in a Victorian state park now claims he’s innocent of the charges and that he was the real victim. Read more

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Australia is continuing its efforts to try and safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs. Read more

Federal government cops legal threat for Israel support

A solicitor has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, warning him his government’s support of Israel could make them complicit in genocide. Read more

Israel complying with law as it fights ‘depraved’ Hamas

Israel is in full compliance with international law as it cuts off critical supplies to Gaza and bombs the territory in its war against Hamas, Ambassador Amir Maimon in Australia says. Read more

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