Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and antisemitism. Read more
Protesters set to defy ban as Herzog visit declared major event
Protesters planning to march against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog have still not reached an agreement with NSW Police, risking mass arrests.
Bail denied after alleged mock shooting on Bondi terror footbridge
February 5, 2026 by AAP
A man accused of pretending to fire at people at the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack has been denied bail.
Teen ordered to avoid Israeli president after threats
A teenager accused of threatening to kill Israel’s president ahead of his contentious visit to Australia has been ordered not to approach or contact the head of state.
Neo-Nazi told off as magistrate denounces brazen racism
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who was convicted of performing a sieg heil outside court, is facing fresh charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member. Read more
Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit
Extraordinary protest bans are slated to be prolonged as Israeli president Isaac Herzog visits Australia following the Bondi terror attack. Read more
Activists vow ‘uncomfortable’ trip for Israel president
February 1, 2026 by AAP
Australia’s pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. Read more
Australia declines to join statement criticising Israel
February 1, 2026 by AAP
The Albanese government has declined to sign up to an international statement expressing concern about Israel demolishing an aid agency’s headquarters. Read more
How antisemitic vandal’s password brought him undone
January 30, 2026 by AAP
An antisemitic vandal’s choice of phone password has raised eyebrows as his attempt to appeal his sentence over a night of destruction fell flat. Read more
Antisemitic vandal’s surprising vow after Bondi attack
January 29, 2026 by AAP
A vandal who spearheaded an antisemitic rampage has vowed to seek retribution for the Bondi terror attack on behalf of the Jewish community, a judge has been told. Read more
Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror
Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack. Read more
Holocaust descendants reunited amid troubled times
Descendants of a family separated by the Holocaust say finding each other has brought “sunshine” into their lives at a dark time for Jewish people worldwide. Read more
‘Literally unbelievable’: families mourn Bondi victims
January 22, 2026 by AAP
It is impossible to put a timeline on when normal life can resume for those who lost loved ones in the Bondi massacre. Read more
Bondi terror attack is ‘a stain on our nation’, PM says
The deadly terror attack on a crowd celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach was an attack on the Australian way of life, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. Read more
Faith leaders unite in shared grief after Bondi attack
January 22, 2026 by AAP
Religious leaders have gathered to deliver a message of hope as they mourned those killed in the Bondi massacre. Read more
PM shuts door on racial vilification laws after Bondi attack
Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed Parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.
Australia to ‘respectfully’ consider Gaza board invite
January 19, 2026 by AAP
Anthony Albanese will consider an invitation from Donald Trump to join the US leader’s Gaza peace board. Read more
Hate speech laws could be ‘salvaged’ after backdown
January 18, 2026 by AAP
Despite criticising Labor’s proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session. Read more
Labor remains open to ‘other ideas’ on hate speech laws
January 16, 2026 by AAP
The prime minister is making a last-ditch bid for bipartisan support for sweeping hate speech laws after failing to win backing from the coalition or the Greens.
Neo-Nazi’s defiant vow in bail bid over ‘rhetorical rape’ charge
January 15, 2026 by AAP
A former lieutenant of Australia’s neo-Nazi network has distanced himself from the group amid claims he called for the “rhetorical rape” of a politician. Read more
‘Team Australia’ claim by man charged over MP threats
January 14, 2026 by AAP
A man staring down jail time for allegedly threatening to kill a federal politician caused a stir after leaving court for the first time. Read more
Hate crackdown spells end for Australia’s neo-Nazis
January 13, 2026 by AAP
Having spent months trying to position themselves as a mainstream political force, the country’s most vocal neo-Nazi groups will fold to avoid arrest. Read more
Writers’ festival cancelled
January 13, 2026 by AAP
The axing of a Palestinian-Australian author has led to the cancellation of one of Australia’s premier writers’ festivals as its embattled board stepped down. Read more
Hate crackdown revealed as day of mourning announced
January 13, 2026 by AAP
Australians will commemorate the 15 innocent people killed in the terrorist attack at Bondi as the prime minister unveils details of laws criminalising hate speech. Read more
‘Hate in hearts’: illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi
Extremist preachers using unlicensed premises to radicalise followers could be on the hook for more than $100,000 as local councils are enlisted to combat hate. Read more
Festival ‘must answer’ for dropping Palestinian author
January 12, 2026 by AAP
Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah says her cancellation by a major national festival was calculated to link her to the Bondi massacre. Read more
Writers’ mass exodus after festival bans Palestinian
January 9, 2026 by AAP
Dozens of authors have withdrawn from a major Australian festival over a decision to remove its only Palestinian writer because of “cultural sensitivities”. Read more
Antisemitism envoy says Bondi royal commission can drive change
January 9, 2026 by AAP
A royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack can drive meaningful change across Australian society, the nation’s special envoy to combat antisemitism says, as political pressure builds for federal ministers to be called to account.
Writers’ festival drops Palestinian-Australian author
January 8, 2026 by AAP
The board of a major festival has cancelled the appearance of a prominent Palestinian author citing ‘cultural sensitivity’ following the Bondi terror attack. Read more
Defence, security leaders join royal commission call
January 7, 2026 by AAP
Australia’s defence and national security leaders are calling for a royal commission into antisemitism as Anthony Albanese leaves the door open to the inquiry. Read more
