Iran missile attacks condemned amid protest ban calls

Federal ministers have called missile attacks on Israel a “dangerous escalation” as police move to block protests to mark a year since the Hamas attacks. Read more

At least six dead in suspected Tel Aviv terror attack

Two Palestinians were shot dead after going on a deadly killing spree on Tel Aviv’s light rail system, killing six and wounding nine others, Israel says. Read more

Israel bombs Houthi in Yemen after missile strikes

The Israeli army says dozens of aircraft have struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to an attack on Israel, the second such attack on Yemen this year. Read more

Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally

Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police. Read more

Australia condemns cycle of vengeance in Middle East

Penny Wong has called for restraint amid escalating violence in the Middle East, as Palestinian and Jewish groups prepare to commemorate deadly events. Read more

Nasrallah eliminated

The Israeli military “eliminated … Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation,” Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee wrote in a statement on X. Read more

Albanese urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire

Australia, the US and other Western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued. Read more

EToro to blast off with superannuation app Spaceship

Israel-based social trading and investment platform eToro has acquired the Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed Australian superannuation app Spaceship in a deal worth up to $80 million. Read more

Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan

Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds. Read more

Neo-Nazi tattoo duo accused over swastika graffiti

A pair accused of graffitiing dozens of swastikas on the grounds of a major university have appeared in court with tattoos linked to white supremacist ideology. Read more

Australia gives $10m in humanitarian aid for Gaza

Australia will provide $10 million in aid for Gaza as a near year-long war has largely levelled the strip and resulted in a humanitarian crisis. Read more

Jessica Fox adds World Cup canoe title to stellar year

Paris Olympics star Jessica Fox has won again, taking out the overall World Cup canoe title by winning the final round in Spain. Read more

Penny Wong explains Australia’s UN abstention

Australia abstained from a United Nations vote calling on Israel to end its “unlawful presence” in Palestine, the federal government has confirmed. Read more

Australia working to change Palestinian resolution

Australia is working with other countries to amend a draft United Nations resolution demanding an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory within 12 months. Read more

Unis oppose anti-Semitism inquiry despite safety fears

Australia’s ‘Group of Eight’ universities think any inquiry into campus anti-Semitism needs to be expanded to look at all forms of religious vilification. Read more

Comedian’s clip evidence in trio’s ‘Nazi salute’ case

One of three men accused of doing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum days after deadly attacks on Israel told police they were “just joking around”.
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Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

As the federal government comes under pressure on weakened hate speech laws, fresh penalties will apply for disclosing private information online. Read more

Nazi salute compared to hailing a taxi in trial case

The Nazi salute has been compared to hailing a taxi or raising a hand in a classroom by lawyers for the first person charged after it was outlawed in Victoria. Read more

First man accused of Nazi salute in Vic fights charge

The Nazi salute is a form of hate speech that causes systemic harm to minorities, an expert has told a magistrate who will determine whether a man is guilty of carrying out the gesture. Read more

Telling-off for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras

A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds. Read more

Gaza visa comments distorted: ASIO boss

Australia’s top spy says interpretation of his comments on the vetting process for Palestinians fleeing Gaza had been skewed, as the opposition called for a blanket ban on visas. Read more

No harmony in sight as symphony’s fight rises in tempo

A dispute between the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jayson Gillham has escalated, with the orchestra’s lawyers accusing him of making outrageous demands. Read more

Peter Garrett to conduct review into cancelled concert

Former arts minister and musician Peter Garrett will lead an investigation into the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s removal of a pianist from a concert as the organisation’s managing director departs. Read more

Dutton pouring kerosene on domestic tensions: minister

Immigration Minister Tony Burke has accused the opposition leader of stoking divisions at home following calls to ban Palestinians from being granted visas. Read more

Cancelling pianist for Gaza comment an error: orchestra

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says removing a pianist following his comments on Gaza was an error. Read more

Manny Waks’s alleged abuser to fight charges at trial

A man accused of molesting victim advocate Manny Waks more than three decades ago has been committed to stand trial on four child abuse offences.
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Iran rejects mediation, claims right to hit Israel back

Iranian officials say only a truce deal in the Gaza Strip will hold Iran back from retaliation against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Read more

Asylum seekers from Gaza shouldn’t be let in: Dutton

Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza shouldn’t be allowed to come to Australia because it puts our national security at risk, Peter Dutton says. Read more

Jessica Fox elected to IOC as voice for athletes

Australia’s golden girl Jessica Fox will represent athletes on the International Olympic Committee after being voted in by her peers in Paris. Read more

Jemima walks the talk

Australian walker Jemima Montag has joined an elite list of Australian track and field athletes to win two medals at a single Olympics. Read more

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