Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term

Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute. Read more

In lockstep with allies, PM backs Lebanon ceasefire

Anthony Albanese says Australia has the same view on a ceasefire in the Middle East as its allies, despite a change in position from the United States. Read more

Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

Australia’s Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Read more

Neo-Nazi guilty of salute feels no shame, considers appeal

A man who has become the first Victorian found guilty of performing the Nazi salute says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won’t see it. Read more

NSW protest ban flagged as organisers query police presence

Police resources are stretched thin after weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations and that could be a reason to shut them down, NSW Premier Chris Minns says. Read more

‘Brutality and cruelty’ of October 7 attack condemned

The prime minister has condemned the October 7 attack on Israel in an address to parliament, but a bid for bipartisan support has failed. Read more

‘Never again’ vow as community remembers terror attack

Solemn vigils and rallies decrying anti-Semitism are being held across Australia to mark the first anniversary of the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Read more

We did not ask for this war’: Jewish community gathers

The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil. Read more

Palestine rallies crowd Sydney, Melbourne CBDs

Thousands of marchers have attended pro-Palestine protests across Australia, with the biggest gatherings taking place in Sydney and Melbourne.

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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

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