Israeli startup signs deal to map 18 million Australian buildings in 3D
Israeli startup GEOX has signed an agreement with the Australian government company that includes full 3D mapping of 18 million buildings across the Australian continent, based on aerial photographs. Read more
US expert Emanuele Ottolenghi explains Hezbollah’s criminal networks
July 2, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The latest Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) webinar guest was Dr Emanuele Ottolenghi, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, whose areas of expertise include Iran and Hezbollah. His topic was “Hezbollah and the Toxic Terror Crime Convergence”. Read more
Government been recommended to relist Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation and in its entirety
June 23, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has recommended the Federal government consider listing Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organisation. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2021
June 14, 2021 by J-Wire Staff
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Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards in the fields of philanthropy, medicine, communal involvement and arts. One awardee has been recognised for aiding refugees and joins another one for helping the reduction of smokers. J-Wire wishes them all Mazeltov. Read more
Scott Morrison says no to Durban 4
May 6, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has applauded Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that Australia will not participate in the event to mark the 20th anniversary of the UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. Read more
Dan Tehan to discuss trade with counterparts in Israel and Bahrain on zoom
March 7, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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In a first-ever webinar event, the Trade Ministers of Australia, Bahrain and Israel will be interviewed live on the importance of new markets in a post-COVID-19` world. Read more
Jerusalem museum returns Australian artefacts
February 12, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A large collection of stone artefacts has been returned to Australia from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, as part of the AIATSIS-led Return of Cultural Heritage (RoCH) program. Read more
Australia commended for UN vote
December 3, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Zionist Federation of Australia has commended the Australian Government for maintaining its principled voting record in the United Nations. Read more
Two Aussies and one Kiwi in Israel’s cycling 2021 team
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The Israel Start-Up Nation 2021 cycling team will consist of 32 riders from Israel and 16 other countries. Read more
The Ausraeli community in Australia: a new report
November 11, 2020 by Ran Porat
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Israeli emigrants to Australia, aka Ausraelis, have built a vibrant community which operates within and outside the wider Jewish community. Read more
Queen’s Birthday Honours – the Jewish list for 2020
June 7, 2020 by J-Wire Staff
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Members of the Australian Jewish community have received Queen’s Birthday awards for their participation in the fields of the arts, philanthropy, medicine, sport and Holocaust education. Read more
The first International Young Leadership Retreat of its kind.
May 21, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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30 young leaders from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Sweden, and Ireland have taken part in the first International Young Leadership Delegation of its kind in Israel. Read more
Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper addresses AICC
November 21, 2018 by David Marlow
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke at the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce lunch in Melbourne on Wednesday. Read more
Chelm is alive and well…writes Michael Kuttner
October 19, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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Chelm was a mythical Yiddish-speaking town which had a disproportionate share of shlemiels and shlemazels whose mind-boggling stupidity provided an endless source of merriment and mirth. Read more
New bill will end Israeli imports of live animals for meat, in light of suffering
In light of revelations as to the poor conditions of animals transported to Israel for food, government ministers on Sunday greenlighted a bill that would gradually phase out the import of animals for slaughter in Israel. Read more
We can and should make BDS a pariah
June 22, 2018 by Evelyn Gordon - JNS
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The BDS movement hasn’t had much luck targeting Israel’s economy or even its cultural life: Despite some high-profile cancellations, there were 140 performances by international artists last year, up from 22 in 2010…writes Evelyn Gordon/JNS. Read more
3 Australian innovators selected to attend prestigious global summit in Jerusalem
June 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Melbourne natives Dean Cohen, Eyal Halamish and Bradley Smorgon have been selected to join over 150 of the Jewish world’s leading young innovators from 29 countries who will convene in Jerusalem this month to connect with other change makers, gain new skills, and find renewed inspiration at the 2018 ROI Summit. Read more
People of the Boot: the triumphs and tragedies of Australian Jews in Sport…a book review by Geoffrey Zygier
June 3, 2018 by Geoffrey Zygier
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‘People of the Boot’ is a neat pun as the title of a book about Australian Jews’ contribution to their country’s – and international – sporting life. Read more
Israel’s ambassador to Australia: “We regret the lost life”
May 16, 2018 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Israel’s ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer has expressed his regret of loss of lives in Gaza but lays the blame squarely on Hamas. Read more
Nations divided over whether to attend opening ceremony of US embassy in Jerusalem
European nations are lining up on opposite sides of the political aisle as the grand opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem date approaches…but Australia will not be there. Read more
Just when you think you have heard it all
February 2, 2018 by Michael Kuttner
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It seems there is no limit when it comes to covering news about Israel and Jews. This week in particular has served up yet more examples of the absurdities we face…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more
The Great approaches its 140th anniversary
December 29, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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2018 marks the 140th anniversary of the consecration of Sydney’s The Great Synagogue, which took place on 4 March 1878. Read more
Shameful…writes Michael Kuttner
December 8, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
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On 31 October at Beersheba I listened to endless platitudes, mutual back slapping and great sounding sentiments from the Prime Ministers of Australia and Israel and the Governor General of New Zealand. Read more
IHRA upgrades Australia
December 1, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an inter-governmental body with 31 member countries, unanimously agreed to upgrade Australia’s status in the organisation from Observer to Liaison status. Read more
Elbit shares a $1.4 billion Australian army deal
November 30, 2017 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd has hosted at its facility in Canberra the Australian Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Senator for the Australia Capital Territory, Zed Seselja and the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell marking the award of Tranche 2 of the Australian Army’s Land 75/125 program. Read more
Q&A in Israel
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten, Minister for the Environment, Energy, Josh Frydenberg and Dan Tehan separately faced the media in Israel. Here are some of the questions…and their answers. Read more
Hope for reason to prevail at the UNHRC as Australia takes its place
October 18, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
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The Jewish community has welcomed the Australia’s election to Unite Nations Human Right Council. Read more
Danby stands his ground
October 8, 2017 by Henry Benjamin
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Melbourne Labor MP Michael Danby is sticking by his advertisements in the Jewish media criticising ABC correspondent Sophie McNeill’s reporting in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more
Indigenous Friends of Israel
July 6, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
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The Indigenous Friends of Israel has been established to counter Bob Carr’s anti-Israel comments and to maintain Australia’s bipartisan support for Israel. Read more
Postgraduates slam antisemitism and Holocaust denial in universities
May 5, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
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The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has condemned the increasing prevalence of Holocaust denial, antisemitic posters that are appearing on campuses nationwide. Read more