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Neo-Nazi group White Australia banned

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:01:36 +0000

The Australian Government has listed White Australia, the neo-Nazi group formerly known as the National Socialist Network, as a prohibited hate group under the Criminal Code. This makes it a criminal offence to support, fund, train, recruit for, join or direct the organisation. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the listing was the second made […]

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Eddie Jaku’s granddaughter reflects on “The Happiest Man on Earth”

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:47:03 +0000

By Danielle Jaku-Greenfield You wouldn’t believe how strange it is to see a man you don’t know perform as your grandfather on stage. That’s what I did this week when I watched Anton Berezin play my grandfather, Eddie Jaku, in the theatre adaptation of his memoir “The Happiest Man on Earth”, written by US playwright […]

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NSW grants boost security for Jewish community

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:12 +0000

Jewish institutions in NSW are among faith communities set to benefit from a new $5 million state government funding round to improve safety at places of worship and other religious gathering places. The latest round of the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants will support 127 organisations across NSW, bringing the total number assisted under […]

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Sydney University investigates posters accused of promoting violence

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:18:21 +0000

The University of Sydney has launched an investigation into anti-Israel posters circulated on campus that used blood-like imagery and a Palestinian cartoon symbol in material targeting Israeli universities. The posters promoted a March 26 protest and featured Handala, a cartoon figure usually shown as a barefoot child with his back turned and hands clasped behind […]

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Unity dinner brings faith communities together

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:20:14 +0000

B’nai B’rith NSW will host “A Celebration of Unity” in Sydney next month, bringing together Jewish, Christian, multi-faith and secular communities for an evening of connection, discussion and shared cultural experience. The dinner, to be held on Saturday, June 13, will include a havdalah ceremony, live entertainment by Chutney and traditional hora dancing. Organisers say […]

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More than 80 percent of Australian Jewish women report antisemitism

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:47 +0000

Jewish women in Australia are experiencing antisemitism at alarming rates, with more than 80 per cent saying they or an immediate family member has been targeted since October 7, new research shows. The national survey by the National Council of Jewish Women Australia, conducted over eight months, found 81 per cent of respondents had experienced […]

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Hakoah reaches major milestone as White City precinct takes shape

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:07:31 +0000

Hakoah has announced a major construction milestone at its new White City precinct, confirming the steel framework for the multi-use courts has now been completed as large-scale work continues across the site. In its May 2026 construction update, Hakoah said the project was “powering ahead”, with the scale of the precinct becoming increasingly visible beneath […]

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JNF’s My Israel Passport returns to classrooms across Australia

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 06 May 2026 04:01:15 +0000

Jewish National Fund Australia has relaunched its “My Israel Passport” educational initiative, inviting primary school students across the country to reconnect with Israel through a sticker-collecting program marking the country’s 78th Independence Day. The program, which returns after a two-year break, was launched on Yom Ha’atzmaut 2026 and is aimed at fostering “understanding, resilience, and […]

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Update: man arrested after antisemitic incident outside hearings

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:02:56 +0000

A 68-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly wearing a shirt displaying an offensive symbol outside the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hearing venue in Sydney. NSW Police said officers attached to Operation Shelter were patrolling outside a building on Clarence Street at about 11am on Wednesday when they saw the man allegedly […]

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Minns admits failure to protect Jews before Bondi attack

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:59 +0000

NSW Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged that his government failed in its core duty to protect citizens during the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last December. In a press conference on Thursday following the release of the royal commission’s interim report, Mr Minns described the document as “sobering reading” and accepted responsibility for […]

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