Duo tied to more attacks amid ‘festering’ antisemitism

A man accused of attempting to set fire to a synagogue has been allegedly linked to two other antisemitic attacks, including the targeting of a prominent Jewish leader’s former home. Read more

Crime links in spotlight as antisemitic probes zero in

Police have linked a series of antisemitic attacks to the same alleged culprits as the prime minister questions initial descriptions of an explosives find. Read more

Neo-Nazi fights charge of intimidating police officer

A neo-Nazi accused of intimidating a police officer online says he has done nothing illegal. Read more

Hefty prison terms in antisemitism, racism crackdown

Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb antisemitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach. Read more

Late Nickel Queen’s riches to fight antisemitism

A charitable trust using millions left by pioneering entrepreneur Millie Phillips will promote Jewish pride and combat antisemitism if green-lit by the courts. Read more

‘You spread hate’: full anti-Israeli video released

A longer video showing two nurses suggesting Israeli patients would be killed or refused care has emerged as police wait to receive a copy to consider charges. Read more

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a “conversation” on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients. Read more

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal

Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts. Read more

Nurses’ Israeli kill comments ‘a hate crime’: top cop

Two nurses’ suggestions that Israeli patients would be killed or refused care is being viewed as a hate crime as investigators weigh up laying charges. Read more

Nurses devastated, Jews fearful after ‘vile’ video

Emotional nurses have rallied against hate speech as Jewish leaders say some are wondering whether they need to hide their religion to get equitable healthcare. Read more

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war. Read more

‘Fantasy’: Ita Buttrose denies pushing host’s sacking

The ABC’s former chair has said a radio host fired for sharing a post on the Gaza conflict was an ‘”activist” who should not have been hired in the first place. Read more

Roger Waters claimed journalist ‘cheerleading genocide’

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is facing legal action after describing a documentary maker as “cheerleading the genocide of the Palestinian people” in Gaza, Britain’s High Court was told. Read more

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece. Read more

Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting

US President Donald Trump’s plan to take over the Gaza Strip and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” without soldiers has had a mixed reception. Read more

ABC exec ‘didn’t like’ Buttrose comments on axed journo

The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was “between a rock and a hard place” after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved. Read more

Nazi flag allegedly waved at pub after new laws pass

Two men face jail time over a swastika flag allegedly waved in a pub a stone’s throw from a Jewish museum. Read more

ABC’s integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case

The ABC’s integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster’s boss has said. Read more

Alleged synagogue arsonists targeted by fellow inmates

Two men with extensive criminal histories have been denied bail over an attack on a synagogue which police allege was motivated by hate. Read more

Mandatory jail for terror risks ‘serious injustice’

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn. Read more

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an antisemitic attack. Read more

University heads grilled over antisemitism inaction

Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against antisemitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe. Read more

ABC in ‘damage control’ over radio host’s Gaza post

ABC’s former chair was told a “negligent error of judgment” had led to a journalist with views critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza being hired to fill a pre-Christmas radio slot.
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Parliament condemns ‘unacceptable’ antisemitic attacks

Antisemitism in Australia has been condemned across the parliament as the Albanese government comes under attack over its approach. Read more

Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl

A former ABC radio host says she was hired to discuss cats and Christmas pudding, but sharing an anti-Israel social media post thrust her into the burdensome role of being a poster girl for justice, humanity and press freedom. Read more

Egging attack no longer antisemitic as teens charged

Police have backtracked on suggestions the egging of a group of young women was another example of the antisemitic attacks recently aimed at Jewish communities. Read more

Alleged antisemite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

A man will remain in custody after allegedly hurling antisemitic abuse at a woman while he was living in Jewish-run crisis accommodation. Read more

Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts

A journalist ousted after a push by senior ABC figures including then-chair Ita Buttrose has stood by past public comments accusing the state of Israel of committing apartheid and genocide in Gaza. Read more

Neo-Nazi group sanctioned in bid to block antisemitism

Stopping radicalisation and curbing antisemitism and hate have led to counter-terrorism sanctions on a neo-Nazi group that promotes racial violence. Read more

Extremism in sights as antisemitic attacks on the rise

Social media radicalisation is again raising its head with accusations that tech companies are putting profits over safety. Read more

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