Antisemitism probe to hear Jewish ‘lived experiences’
April 16, 2026 by AAP
An antisemitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May. Read more
Court told about 13-yr-old girl’s alleged targeting Jews
April 13, 2026 by AAP
A Melbourne teenager accused of a series of offences, including alleged antisemitic targeting, has had her bail refused after a court heard that she deliberately sought out members of the Jewish community.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
April 9, 2026 by AAP
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on. Read more
Accused Bondi shooter’s fearful family lose court gag order bid
April 4, 2026 by AAP
Death threats against family members of the surviving alleged Bondi massacre gunman have failed to persuade a judge to bar the publication of their names.
Australia condemns Israel’s new death penalty laws
March 31, 2026 by AAP
A controversial law that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks has been vigorously defended by Israel’s newly minted ambassador to Australia. Read more
Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop Jewish customer stunt resolved
March 30, 2026 by AAP
The Daily Telegraph said in a joint statement on Monday it was sorry for causing distress to staff at Cairo Takeaway in Sydney’s inner west when it orchestrated a scenario to test whether staff would react negatively to an openly Jewish customer.
Group of women bailed after allegedly defacing statue of Jewish activist
March 29, 2026 by AAP
A group of activists have been charged and bailed after allegedly defacing with red paint the statue of Zelda D’Aprano, an Australian women’s rights campaigner. Read more
Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation
March 25, 2026 by AAP
Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon, and international law needs to be upheld, Australia’s foreign minister says.
Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi
March 19, 2026 by AAP
Australia has dropped to its worst ranking on a terrorism index following the deadly Bondi massacre as Western nations recorded an increase in deaths in 2025.
Bondi shooter’s family ‘fearful’ after death threats
March 17, 2026 by AAP
The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a court has heard. Read more
Swans admits ‘error of judgment’ on Bondi tribute
March 16, 2026 by AAP
The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community. Read more
Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE
March 13, 2026 by AAP
The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE “due to the deteriorating security situation” in the Middle East. Read more
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
March 13, 2026 by AAP
Families of people murdered in the Bondi massacre fear the royal commission into antisemitism will become a farce following the sudden resignation of a former ASIO boss from the inquiry.
Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks
March 11, 2026 by AAP
The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect. Read more
Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade
March 11, 2026 by AAP
A man’s racist rant while mimicking the actions of the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi terror attack can be put down to drunken stupidity, his lawyer says. Read more
Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded
A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. Read more
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
March 9, 2026 by AAP
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba has been chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners are still firmly in charge. Mojtaba Khamenei has close ties with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards but has never held a formal government role and opposes reforms and engagement with the West.
UK police arrest four men suspected of spying for Iran on Jewish community
British police have arrested four men suspected of spying for Iran following an investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish sites and individuals in London.
Library loses literary awards after ‘martyr’ blowback
A library has lost its role managing a state’s literary awards after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.
Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star
Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star’s restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge. Read more
Hundreds of Aussies heading home from Middle East
March 4, 2026 by AAP
A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai, carrying fleeing Australians, as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.
White supremacist extremism rising in Australia
March 4, 2026 by AAP
The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.
Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East
March 3, 2026 by AAP
Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran. Read more
Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids
A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal. Read more
Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise
March 2, 2026 by AAP
Australia is standing with everyday Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region. Read more
‘Dancing in the streets’: Iranian-Australians celebrate
March 1, 2026 by AAP
There’s a growing sense of hope among some Iranian-Australians after the United States and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran’s supreme leader.
Australian leaders back siege on ‘illegitimate’ Iran regime
Senior Australian government ministers have been called to a snap meeting after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, reportedly killing the Islamic regime’s leader.
Armed hate crime unit becomes permanent after Bondi
February 25, 2026 by AAP
A heavily-armed rapid response unit, deployed after the Bondi Beach terror attack to counter hate-driven violence, is now a permanent part of policing. Read more
MP’s populism threat warning as cops crack down on hate
February 25, 2026 by AAP
A Labor MP has warned Australia’s social cohesion is under threat from extreme right and left-wing ideologies, arguing for so-called progressive patriotism. Read more
‘Wildly Orwellian’: legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state’s new laws targeting antisemitism say they have been frozen out of discussions. Read more
