First person charged under new law banning Nazi salute
November 10, 2023 by AAP
A Melbourne man has been charged under a new Victorian law banning Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more
Albanese speaks with Palestinian Authority leader
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemning the Hamas attack on Israel and expressing his concern over civilian casualties in the Mideast conflict. Read more
Israeli, Hamas fighters in close combat in Gaza City
November 9, 2023 by AAP
Street battles are raging in Gaza City with Hamas fighters using tunnels to ambush Israeli forces, as the United States says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war, countering Israeli comments that it would control security indefinitely. Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters block Zim in Melbourne
November 9, 2023 by AAP
A Melbourne shipyard has ground to a halt after hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters blocked entry roads, preventing trucks from accessing the area where an Israeli shipping line operates. Read more
Turnbull warns Albanese against making Israel visit
November 8, 2023 by AAP
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Anthony Albanese should not make a solidarity visit to Israel, arguing it would not achieve anything. Read more
Video key as man fights Palestine rally assault charge
November 8, 2023 by AAP
A man allegedly involved in an ugly clash during a pro-Palestinian rally outside the Opera House will fight an assault charge as his lawyer waits for footage of the incident. Read more
Pro-Palestine port protests warned not to disrupt trade
November 7, 2023 by AAP
Protesters planning to rally against the arrival in Sydney of an Israeli shipping company are being warned there are consequences for disrupting lawful trade while in Melbourne protestors block a road at Flemington. Read more
Israeli troops surround Gaza City, preparing to enter
Israeli troops have surrounded Gaza City and cut off the northern part of the besieged territory as communications were lost for several hours across Gaza overnight. Read more
‘Jihad is the solution’: cops probe preacher comments
November 6, 2023 by AAP
An investigation is underway into an Islamic preacher who warned the Australian government was “pushing Muslims into a corner” over the conflict in Gaza, adding that jihad was the “solution”. Read more
Israel encircles Gaza City as US urges ‘localised’ pause
November 3, 2023 by AAP
Israeli troops battling Hamas militants have encircled Gaza City, the military says, while the US is pushing Israel to briefly halt attacks to allow in aid. Read more
Infringement notices issued over Israeli hostage Bondi Beach disruption
November 3, 2023 by AAP
Police have issued infringement notices to two men after a memorial at Bondi Beach for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas was vandalised. Read more
Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza
November 2, 2023 by AAP
More Australians trapped in Gaza could soon be let into Egypt through a humanitarian corridor as hundreds of foreign passport holders prepare to leave. Read more
Man to be charged under new law banning Nazi salute
November 2, 2023 by AAP
A Melbourne man is expected to become the first person charged under a new Victorian law outlawing Nazi salutes and symbols. Read more
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
November 1, 2023 by AAP
Anthony Albanese and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have held talks as calls mount for a Middle East ceasefire following air strikes that hit a refugee camp in Gaza. Read more
Chilling Hamas attack footage aired in Australia
Shocking footage of the Hamas attack on Israel has been shown for the first time in Australia, as the government urges respect for civilian life. Read more
Paddler Fox out to make Paris Olympics a family affair
October 31, 2023 by AAP
While she’s looking to add to her own Olympic medal haul, Jessica Fox says she’s determined to help her sister Noemie qualify for the new kayak cross event. Read more
Australia steps up push for Gaza humanitarian corridor
October 31, 2023 by AAP
Australia has urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and occupied Palestinian territories as efforts continue to establish a safe humanitarian corridor out of Gaza. Read more
Ex-premier’s action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute
The case of a man who allegedly performed a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum has been compared to the actions of ex-premier Dominic Perrottet, who once wore a fascist uniform to a party. Read more
Victorian government to apologise in person to Brighton Jewish ex-students
October 30, 2023 by AAP
An education department official will make an in-person apology to five students who experienced antisemitic bullying at a Victorian state school. Read more
Hundreds storm Russian airport to protest Israel flight
October 30, 2023 by AAP
Hundreds of people have stormed into the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field to protest the arrival of an airliner from Tel Aviv, Israel and Russian news agencies reported. Read more
Wong urges civilian protection as Gaza attacks increase
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged protection for civilians in the Middle East as Israel intensifies its operations in Gaza. Read more
Neo-Nazi leaders admit hiker attack but claim innocence
October 27, 2023 by AAP
A neo-Nazi group leader who admitted attacking a group of hikers in a Victorian state park now claims he’s innocent of the charges and that he was the real victim. Read more
Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor
October 26, 2023 by AAP
Australia is continuing its efforts to try and safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs. Read more
Federal government cops legal threat for Israel support
A solicitor has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, warning him his government’s support of Israel could make them complicit in genocide. Read more
Israel complying with law as it fights ‘depraved’ Hamas
Israel is in full compliance with international law as it cuts off critical supplies to Gaza and bombs the territory in its war against Hamas, Ambassador Amir Maimon in Australia says. Read more
The illuminated Opera House and the Palestinian flag flying in Canterbury-Bankstown
October 25, 2023 by AAP
NSW Premier Chris Minns has conceded he was not fully aware of the security risk posed by illuminating the Opera House sails in Israeli colours and Israel’s ambassador to Australia understands a Palestinian flag being blown in Sydney. Read more
Self defence not measured by Gaza deaths: Israel’s ambassador
October 25, 2023 by AAP
The legitimacy of Israel’s attacks against Gaza in retaliation to Hamas cannot be measured in innocent lives lost, Israel’s top diplomat in Australia says. Read more
Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on ‘disturbing rhetoric’ about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict. Read more
Palestinians not collectively punished: Senator Birmingham
Palestinians are not being collectively punished by Israel for the atrocities committed by Hamas, opposition foreign affairs spokesman Simon Birmingham says. Read more
Albanese: Government united in Middle East conflict stance
October 20, 2023 by AAP
The prime minister has confirmed he won’t be visiting Israel during his time overseas after Joe Biden and Rushi Sunak rushed to the Middle East this week. Read more
