Two more teens in Moree charged over extremist material
April 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A counter-terrorism investigation in northern New South Wales has widened following the arrest of two more teenagers over alleged extremist material.
Police find no offence at neo-Nazi rally as government keeps hate speech review secret
April 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A neo-Nazi leader who promoted a conspiracy theory about the Jewish community during a protest outside NSW Parliament did not breach racial vilification laws, according to a NSW Police review, as debate intensifies over the strength and clarity of the state’s hate speech regime.
13-year-old girl charged with antisemitic attacks in stolen cars
April 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 13-year-old girl from Melbourne’s Bayside area faces 52 charges, including antisemitic offences.
Australian Jewish leaders stand with Israel but question death penalty law
April 1, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Leading Australian Jewish organisations have raised concerns over new Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty for terrorists while reaffirming their strong support for Israel and its people.
Federal and state governments commit $32 million to Hakoah redevelopment
March 31, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Federal and New South Wales governments have announced a combined $32 million in new funding for the redevelopment of the Hakoah Club at White City in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security following the Bondi terror attack.
“An act of national self-sabotage” – Jewish leaders condemn Auburn rally
March 30, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders have criticised a protest held in Sydney’s west that openly supported Iran’s Islamist regime, PFLP and the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.
Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism
March 29, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community.
Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual fundraising lunch on 4 March, drawing a capacity crowd of community leaders, supporters and Holocaust survivors.
Extremist seeks forgiveness in court appeal over antisemitic speech
March 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A Sydney man serving a 12-month jail sentence for an antisemitic speech at an Australia Day rally has told the District Court he regrets his actions, has rejected white supremacist ideology, and does not want to be perceived as “a hateful person”.
A New HERizon: Uniting women across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth with their sisters in Israel
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
1,600 women gathered across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for this year’s UIA Women’s Division Galas, united by one powerful theme: A New HERizon. Read more
Jewish leaders congratulate Archbishop Randazzo on Vatican appointment
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Jewish leaders have offered a warm “mazal tov” to Archbishop Anthony Randazzo following his appointment by Pope Leo as Prefect for the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, praising his longstanding support for the Jewish community in Australia.
Teens face separate terror charges in Sydney and Melbourne
March 25, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A boy from Melbourne’s inner city has been today charged with collecting documents promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism and importing a prohibited ISIS flag.
Jewish humour cuts through self-help myths in one-man show
March 24, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A self-proclaimed guru promising to deliver sunshine in a can is at the centre of a new one-man comedy heading to Melbourne and Sydney, with Jewish-Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky behind the satire.
Four Hatzola ambulances torched in London
March 23, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Residents in a predominantly Jewish north London suburb were roused before dawn on Monday by explosions when four ambulances from a Jewish volunteer emergency service were deliberately set alight in an incident police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Read more
MinterEllison distances itself from Sydney Biennale as controversy deepens
March 19, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Law firm MinterEllison has moved to distance itself from the Biennale of Sydney, asking for its logo to be removed from the festival’s list of partners and supporters following the opening night controversy involving American performer DJ Haram.
More than a meal: the Jewish Food Festival brings Sydney’s Jewish community together
March 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Jewish Food Festival will return to Sydney this Sunday, 22 March 2026, bringing the community together for a day of food, culture and connection following the challenges of 2025, including the Bondi terror attack.
Israeli Reform Movement head steps in for UIA Progressive Appeal
March 15, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Lesley Sachs, chairperson of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ), will address this year’s UIA Progressive Appeal events in Australia after the war with Iran prevented the originally scheduled guest speaker from travelling.
The Roosters remember Bondi
March 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy ahead of their first home game of the 2026 NRL season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Read more
Nova Peris takes ambassador role as Shalom Gamarada expands to Sydney University
March 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Olympic gold medallist, former senator and long-time advocate for Aboriginal communities Nova Peris has been appointed ambassador of the Indigenous education charity Shalom Gamarada, the organisation announced today.
IINZ calls on government to condemn UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s antisemitic rhetoric and bias
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ) urges the New Zealand Government to join like-minded countries in condemning the ongoing antisemitic statements and anti-Israel bias demonstrated by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. Read more
Women gather at The Great Synagogue to mark International Women’s Day
March 10, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Eighty women gathered at Sydney’s The Great Synagogue for “Celebrating Collective Creativity”, a special evening held on the eve of International Women’s Day, bringing together art, reflection and community connection. Read more
Israel’s president praises MDA’s wartime work on Ramla visit
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog visited Magen David Adom’s national headquarters in Ramla on Wednesday, receiving a situation briefing on the emergency service’s role in Operation Roaring Lion and its wider readiness. Read more
Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Israel strikes Qom building as clerics meet to choose Khamenei successor
March 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel has struck a building in Iran’s holy city of Qom where senior clerics from the Assembly of Experts were reportedly gathering to select a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on Saturday in joint US-Israeli strikes.
One people. One heart. Standing together. Rebuilding our homeland.
March 3, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Last week, over 3,500 people gathered across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth for a series of Gala events that will be remembered not only for their scale, but for their clarity of purpose. Read more
Tzohar calls for a “quieter Purim”
February 27, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Israel’s Tzohar Rabbinical Organisation has called for communities across Israel to show consideration for those suffering from PTSD and other war-related emotional challenges by refraining from the traditional use of loud noisemakers as part of the Megillah reading. Read more
Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model
February 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a longer-term phase, with services embedded directly within community organisations following the December 14 antisemitic terror attack.
Cessnock man charged over Nazi symbol
February 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 44-year-old Cessnock man has been charged after a Nazi symbol was allegedly marked on a council-issued rubbish bin in a residential area of the Hunter Valley town.
Police investigate Melbourne posters depicting accused Bondi gunman
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Melbourne City Council and Victoria Police are investigating the appearance of unauthorised posters around the city depicting the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram.
