‘We support action’: PM backs in US strikes on Iran
June 23, 2025 by AAP
In his first public comments since America targeted three Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for de-escalation. Read more
Hero paramedic pulls own children from rubble, then treats wounded neighbours
June 22, 2025 by Pesach Benson
A Magen David Adom paramedic whose home was struck by a missile in northern Israel on Sunday rushed to help others moments after ensuring his family was safe. Read more
Israel recovers bodies of three hostages from Gaza
June 22, 2025 by Pesach Benson
The IDF recovered the bodies of three Israelis murdered on October 7 and taken to Gaza, Israel announced on Sunday. Read more
The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück
June 22, 2025 by Anne Sarzin
Book review by Dr Anne Sarzin Read more
23 Israelis injured in Iran’s latest missile barrage
June 22, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Iran launched a heavy barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel early Sunday, striking multiple cities and injuring at least 23 people, according to Israeli emergency services. The attack came hours after the U.S. joined the attack on Iran, with strikes on nuclear facilities. Read more
Sunday morning in Israel
June 22, 2025 by TPS-IL
The Israeli Airports Authority announced that Israeli airspace is closed to incoming ad outgoing flights because of the US strikes on Iran. This includes flights repatriating Israeli nationals stranded abroad. Read more
On the other hand
June 22, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
What a difference a week can make. Read more
L’Chaim to Life
June 22, 2025 by Features Desk
Yaakov Travitz and Gary Gould – Lions of Zion: against anti-Australian behaviour in the city of Melbourne Read more
Lang Lang at the Opera House
June 22, 2025 by Shirley Politzer
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) hosted a beautiful evening of French music of the Romantic era featuring the dazzling pianist Lang Lang. Read more
Fox fired up for canoe world titles after rough results
June 22, 2025 by AAP
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
Trump hails ‘spectacular success’ after US bombs Iran
June 22, 2025 by Reuters
US forces have struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a “spectacular success”, President Donald Trump says, adding that Tehran’s nuclear program has been obliterated. Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu: message to Donald Trump
June 22, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
Peace through strength. Read more
Reactions to the US attack
June 22, 2025 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Comments from home and abroad… Read more
US strikes Iranian nuclear sites, Trump vows more to come
June 22, 2025 by Pesach Benson
US President Donald Trump called on Iran to make peace after American strikes on the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities on Sunday morning, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the President for joining the attack. Read more
The return of the neocon canard
June 20, 2025 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
Earlier this week, an out-and-out antisemite was revealed to be holding a senior position in the Pentagon. Read more
INTO THE FRAY: Emmanuel the Egregious
June 20, 2025 by Martin Sherman
With the war raging between Iran and Israel, few news items beyond reports from the battlefront itself make it into international headlines. Read more
Worthless words versus resolute resolve
June 20, 2025 by Michael Kuttner
Worthless dialogue, diplomatic fudging and unattainable guarantees were never going to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Read more
Israel in Crisis Emergency Campaign
June 20, 2025 by J-Wire News Service
As Israel faces one of the most dangerous and uncertain periods in its history, JNF Australia has launched the “Israel in Crisis Emergency Campaign”. Read more
NSW government staffers face arrest after caravan plot inquiry no-show
June 20, 2025 by AAP
Arrest warrants for the NSW premier’s most senior staff are due to be issued over their non-appearance at an inquiry into an explosive-laden caravan. Read more
Europeans in talks with Iran as Rubio calls around
June 20, 2025 by Reuters
European diplomats are hoping to reset Iran’s nuclear program to de-escalate the conflict with Israel, as the US Secretary of State calls allies. Read more
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum. Read more
Ex-TV star asks to be spared conviction for Nazi salute
June 20, 2025 by AAP
A former Neighbours actor has faced court where his lawyer asked for him to be spared a criminal conviction over an alleged Nazi salute. Read more
‘Rising Lion’: IDF strikes key military, nuclear targets in Tehran
June 20, 2025 by JNS
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out a series of airstrikes in central Tehran overnight Thursday, targeting critical military infrastructure, including missile production sites and a facility linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons research and development efforts. Read more
Australia’s Iran embassy staff leave after US warning
June 20, 2025 by AAP
Australian diplomatic staff have been ordered to leave Iran, which is trading missile attacks with Israel, amid fears the US could join the conflict. Read more
60 IAF fighter jets strike nuclear, arms facilities in Iran
June 19, 2025 by JNS
The IDF overnight Wednesday carried out a series of strikes in Tehran, targeting more than 20 military sites, including facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear weapons development and missile production programs. Read more
‘Israel is waging this war for the entire Western world’
June 19, 2025 by Steve Linde
Although his city was devastated by Iranian ballistic missiles in the early morning hours of June 15, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot is convinced that Israel will emerge victorious and safer after the war against Iran. Read more
Beer-Sheva hospital continues operations despite direct Iranian missile strike
June 19, 2025 by Pesach Benson
Despite taking a direct hit from an Iranian missile, Soroka Medical Centre in Beer-Sheva continued operating on Thursday, thanks to advanced emergency measures that had cleared patients from the targeted ward just hours earlier, the Israeli Health Ministry said. Read more
Were you at the Sydney Magen David Adom fundraiser?
June 19, 2025 by J-Wire photo story
A J-Wire photo gallery. Read more
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
June 19, 2025 by Alex First
A Melbourne theatre review by Alex First Read more
Potholes, not politics: why Dunedin City Council must reject the anti-Israel sanctions motion
June 19, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
This week, New Zealand’s Dunedin City Council will consider a motion so wildly beyond its remit that it borders on the absurd. Read more