Warning as conspiracies swirl over antisemitic plot

A caravan that was found packed with explosives has given rise to antisemitic conspiracy theories, prompting a call for leaders to improve their communication. Read more

The Great not advised it was a target

Sydney’s The Great Synagogue’s chief minister, Rabbi Benjamin Elton, said authorities never informed him the synagogue was a potential target and he only learned of the development through the media. Read more

Frydenberg slams Albanese over antisemitic attacks

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of failing to set red lines not to be crossed after anti-Semitic attacks began ramping up in Australia. Read more

Australia’s reputation ‘shredded’ by antisemitic spate

Australia was once viewed as a multicultural melting pot, but a string of attacks against its Jewish community has cast doubt over this perception. Read more

Bomb caravan’s owner was accused of antisemitic attack

A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident. Read more

Leaders speak about antisemitism

Senior leaders have condemned the antisemitic incident involving a caravan full of explosives as an “attack on the Australian way of life”. Read more

Plot fuels federal stoush over antisemitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences. Read more

Owner of caravan in antisemitic plot in police custody

The owner of a caravan packed with explosives for a potential anti-Semitic terror plot is in custody, as the NSW premier defends police for keeping the thwarted scheme under wraps for 10 days. Read more

Alleged neo-Nazis face court over Australia Day march

A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has started appearing in court, including two men charged under tough new anti-Nazi laws. Read more

Politicising Holocaust, anti-Semitism ‘grotesque’

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has labelled efforts to politicise anti-Semitism and the Holocaust as “grotesque” saying the issue did not belong to either side of politics. Read more

PM pledges $6.4m for Holocaust education efforts

Anthony Albanese has pledged $6.4 million to build a national Holocaust education centre in Canberra and upgrade a facility in Western Australia that does school workshops. Read more

Jessica outfoxes rivals to claim Oceania championship

Olympic canoe great Jessica Fox has shaken off the competition cobwebs to win the Oceania title in the K1 event, with her sister Noemie in fourth. Read more

Police ‘out in force’ on Aust Day amid racist attacks

Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed by expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response. Read more

Fears hate speech laws could make antisemitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb antisemitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn. Read more

Defending cycling Tour champion hurt in race crash

British cyclist Stevie Williams, the defending Tour Down Under champion and the No.1 rider for the Israel Premier Tech team, is nursing cuts on an elbow and knee after crashing during the pivotal third stage of this year’s race. Read more

Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow

Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Read more

Coalition demands detail on foreign actors terror claim

Australians deserve to be given more information about claims overseas actors are paying locals to carry out antiSemitic attacks, the coalition says. Read more

ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support

A student at the Australian National University has successfully appealed her expulsion after declaring unconditional support for terrorist group Hamas, a parliamentary inquiry has been told. Read more

Police zero in on second man over synagogue attack

Investigators are zeroing in on a second person allegedly involved in a graffiti and arson attack on a synagogue as one man is held in custody over the anti-Semitic incident.
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Paid criminals, youths probed over antisemitic attacks

A national database of antisemitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks. Read more

Woman’s alleged jerry can hunt before antisemitic act

Police are pursuing at least two more gang members allegedly behind an anti-Semitic incident, while a woman arrested over the attack remains locked up. Read more

Minimum jail terms for terror, hate may backfire

Terrorism offences and displaying hate symbols would attract new minimum jail terms under a coalition government, but legal experts are not convinced it would work. Read more

Jail for Nazi salutes, terrorist flags under Dutton

Displaying banned terrorist organisation symbols or performing a Nazi salute would result in at least a year behind bars under a coalition government. Read more

Calls for political unity after antisemitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked. Read more

Nazi symbol accused on parole when chemist wall defaced

A man accused of painting a Nazi symbol on a chemist’s wall had been on parole after being jailed for assault, a magistrate has been told. Read more

Task force charges first man in antisemitism crackdown

A man accused of making death threats against members of the Jewish community is the first person to be charged by a special federal antisemitism task force. Read more

Calls to consider jail time as antisemitism grows

As Australia deals with antisemitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation. Read more

Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release

A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia. Read more

‘Ignorant’ man convicted over trans rally Nazi salute

A man has been convicted and fined after telling a magistrate he was remorseful after performing a Nazi salute and disrupting a transgender support march. Read more

Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia’s two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents. Read more

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