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NZ Holocaust Centre condemns Tamihere’s “worse than Nazi Germany” remark
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:30 pm
The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand has condemned Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere for comparing the New Zealand Government to Nazi Germany, calling his words “harmful at worst” and a dangerous trivialisation of history. Read more
Israel demands immediate retraction of “faked” UN backed report on Gaza
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:06 am
The Israel Foreign Ministry Director General Eden Bar-Tal has written to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification demanding the immediate removal of a “falsified report. Read more
Vandalism at Auckland tech firm shows escalation of imported Gaza activism
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm
An Auckland technology company has become the latest target of anti-Israel activism in New Zealand, after a break-in and vandalism at its Mt Wellington offices was claimed as a protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. Read more
MPs unite in condemning Iran’s role in targeting Jews
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:06 pm
Federal and state MPs have condemned Iran’s involvement in a series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, warning that the revelations confirm long-held fears within the Jewish community and demand a stronger national response.
Search for masked vandals at fighter jet-linked factory
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:57 am
Footage has been released of three people allegedly involved in vandalising a metalworks with anti-Israeli messaging, after it was linked to fighter jet parts. Read more
Israeli inquiry says ‘Hamas camera’ was strike target
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 9:08 am
An initial Israeli military inquiry has concluded that troops struck what they believed to be a Hamas camera position in an attack on a Gaza Strip hospital that killed five journalists, but a further probe has been ordered into how that decision was made. Read more
Iran-linked attacks: Australian Jews “fearful”
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8:32 am
Revelations that the Iranian regime was linked to antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney have left Jewish Australians anxious and fearful. Read more
Parents of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen release footage of abduction
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:28 pm
The parents of Nimrod Cohen, an Israel Defence Forces soldier taken captive by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, on Monday night released for publication footage of his abduction. Read more
Luxon’s one-sided condemnation of Israel’s E1 plan
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:46 pm
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has entered the Middle East debate by condemning Israel’s proposed E1 development between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, calling it “illegal” and claiming it would “make a two-state solution impossible.” Read more
Leading Aussie gold-medal chance ruled out of worlds
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:23 pm
A serious hamstring injury has ruled one of Australia’s leading gold-medal hopes out of the upcoming world athletics championships. Read more
Intelligence boss links firebombings to Iran government: expels ambassador
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:33 pm
Australia has accused Tehran of orchestrating anti-Semitic attacks and expelled Iran’s ambassador in the first diplomatic move of its kind since World War II.
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Death of journalists in latest Mideast attack condemned
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:19 am
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli strike on a hospital in the Gaza Strip that killed 20 people, including five journalists, was a “tragic mishap”. Read more
Gaza civilians targeted by Hamas, Israeli coordinator reports (DISTRESSING CONTENT)
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:33 pm
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Major General Ghassan Alian, has published today (Monday) a series of alarming videos on his English-language X account showing Hamas operatives beating, abusing, and shooting Gaza residents. Read more
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Leading Aussie gold-medal chance ruled out of worlds
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:23 pm
A serious hamstring injury has ruled one of Australia’s leading gold-medal hopes out of the upcoming world athletics championships. Read more
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:21 pm
Decades ago in Sydney, a father took his three sons regularly to watch Hakoah play soccer, but this came to a halt in 1987 when the club withdrew from the National Soccer League. Read more
Sheezel equals possession record in Kangaroos rout
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 4:42 pm
Young gun Harry Sheezel has equalled the all-time AFL possessions record in North Melbourne’s 48-point victory over Richmond. Read more
Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:44 pm
Jessica Fox has had mixed results since her stunning double Olympic triumph, but the canoe great expects to again deliver at the world championships in Penrith. Read more
Features and Articles
Yes, the whole world is wrong about Israel
You can see it in online exchanges and hear it in casual conversations. The accumulated weight of nearly two years of media stories claiming that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, murdering journalists to cover up those misdeeds, deliberately starving its residents and thus responsible for “genocide” has had an impact on public opinion across the globe, as well as in the United States. Read more
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Eva Buhrich – a champion of modern design and a prominent architectural commentator Read more
An entertainment experience reviewed by Alex First Read more
This week’s cartoon: Recognition of the real meaning of recognition Read more
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
When even consensus in Israel is contentious
Consensus is so hard to come by in Israel that even when it exists, it’s a source of strife. The issue of the hostages’ rescue is a perfect case in point. Read more
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Rabbi uses shofar to blow antisemitism out of the Edinburgh Festival
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 12:05 pm
This year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe was marred by controversy after two Jewish comedians were banned from performing at a city venue, sparking widespread accusations of antisemitism.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:09 pm
On Monday, The Australian reported “Greens leader Larrissa Waters, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and journalist Antoinette Lattouf helped to rile up crowds” against Israel in a report headlined “Pro-Palestine Protesters Flood CBDS”. Read more
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:57 pm
Luxon and friends couldn’t find E1 or Ma’ale Adumim on a map if they were asked. Repeating discredited and legally dubious slogans is about as intelligent as it gets in Wellington. Read more
Jewish ‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler dead at 96
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Jerry Adler, a Broadway veteran and acclaimed Jewish actor best known for his role as consigliere Herman “Hesh” Rabkin on HBO drama The Sopranos, died at the age of 96 on Saturday, his family announced. Read more
“Next Year in Jerusalem”. This Year, Thanks to You
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Each year, as Yom Kippur ends, we declare together: L’Shanah HaBa’ah B’Yerushalayim. Next year in Jerusalem. For generations, Jerusalem has been a symbol of our shared vision of unity, peace, home, and for the right to live freely and proudly as Jews. 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
Emanuel School celebrates exceptional 2024 HSC results
Sydney’s Emanuel School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Class of 2024 in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). 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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Recent Posts
- NZ Holocaust Centre condemns Tamihere’s “worse than Nazi Germany” remark
- Israel demands immediate retraction of “faked” UN backed report on Gaza
- Vandalism at Auckland tech firm shows escalation of imported Gaza activism
- MPs unite in condemning Iran’s role in targeting Jews
- Yes, the whole world is wrong about Israel
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Magen David Adom Save the date
MDA will host a commemoration event for the anniversary of the October 7 invasion. Read more
Aug-31 Sydney: Jewish comedy returns to Bondi with Kosher Theatresports
Kosher Theatresports, an improvisational comedy show known for its blend of quick wit and Jewish humour, is set to return to the Bondi Pavilion Theatre on Sunday, August 31.
