35th anniversary of Mace donation to NSW parliament
November 2, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
An unusual event was held in the grounds of NSW Parliament House – a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Jewish donation of the Mace to the NSW Legislative Assembly. Read more
NSW Jewry announces its position on the refugee issue
October 29, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The NSW Jewish community reaffirms its support for a humane refugee admission program in Australia. Read more
NSW Upper Parliament passes Gilad Shalit Resolution
October 27, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Upper House of the NSW Parliament has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The motion was initially brought to the Parliament by MP Chris Hartcher, representative for Terrigal. Read more
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies calls for withdrawal of school text book
October 26, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
A text book widely distributed to NSW secondary schools is being targeted for withdrawal under a shadow that it offends Judaism. Read more
Interfaith at Masada
October 22, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
200 teenagers of different ethnic and faith backgrounds came together in a unique youth harmony program today. Read more
The Age apologises…the JCCV accepts
October 22, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Following complaints to the Press Council by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, The Age has printed an apology. Read more
NZ ‘Nazi’ students get the true Holocaust experience
October 21, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
“Thank you for having shown us the truth,” wrote a Lincoln University student in the Wellington Holocaust Centre’s Visitors’ Book at the end of a busy day. Read more
Huge response to become a deputy
October 21, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
There has been an overwhelming response to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ election campaign to become a deputy. Read more
Bialik Vice-Principal bids farewell….well not quite
October 21, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Cohen will quit his position as Vice-Principal of Melbourne’s Bialik College at the end of the year. Read more
Al-Manar: The Government takes another look
October 21, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is to undertake another review of whether TV station al-Manar breaches Australian anti-terrorism regulations. Read more
Question for Q & A
October 19, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has questioned the ABC on the subjects of panellists and submitted questions on the national broadcaster’s popular Q & A program. Read more
Maccabi Masters at the Masters….
October 16, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The World Masters Games has proved a football bonanza for the NSW Maccabi Masters football team…a side which fielded yesterday Football Federation Australia director Philip Wolanski and Westfield brothers Steven and Peter Lowy. Read more
ECAJ President heads for Jerusalem
October 12, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Robert Goot, president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, will attend the second Annual Israeli Presidential Conference under the auspices of President Shimon Peres – Facing Tomorrow 2009, in Jerusalem on later this month. Read more
New permanent military exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum
October 2, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Sydney Jewish Museum, in conjunction with NAJEX (NSW Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women’s Association), is proud to announce that it is developing a new permanent exhibition on the Jewish contribution to the Australian armed services. Read more
$200,000 from the Government for museum
October 2, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian Government will contribute $200,000 to developing the Zelman Cowen Gallery of Australian Jewish History at Melbourne’s Jewish Museum of Australia. Read more
NSW Parliament passes motion on Gilad Shalit
September 25, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Chris Hartcher, the Liberal member for Terrigal in the NSW State Parliament, has condemned Hamas for the treatment of Gilad Shilat, an Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas for more than three years. Read the text from yesterday’s parliamentary session below: Read more
ECAJ praises government
September 25, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has written to the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith, commending the government for its walkout of the UN General Assembly during Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s antisemitic tirade. Read more
Danby slams the Goldstone report
September 18, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Labour Federal MP Michael Danby lashed out yesterday in Federal Parliament at the Goldstone Commission’s report on the Gaza War. Read his speech below…. Read more
Laurie Ferguson acknowledges Jewish Australia
September 18, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Laurie Ferguson, the Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs has acknowledged Jewish Australia in a special message for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Read more
Farewell Julia….
September 16, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Julia Irwin has retired from Federal politics. She boycotted Prime Minister Rudds’s speech marking Israel’s anniversary. Paul Howes, National Secretary of the Australian Workers’ Union, has these farewell words…
Powerful play with strong Jewish theme at the Seymour Centre
September 15, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Australian premier production of Address Unknown will play at Sydney’s Seymour Centre between October 14-November 7. Read more
A non-Jewish German journalist’s take on “Inglourious Basterds”
September 13, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Barbara Bierach is a Sydney-based German journalist who has filed her take on Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” for J-Wire. Read more
Zionist Council of Victoria’s president on the population survey
September 7, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The President of the Zionist Council of Victoria, Danny Lamm, shares his thoughts on the recent Jewish Population Survey… Read more
Trial date set for Perth alleged racist
September 4, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Brendan O’Connell will go to trial in Perth on November 20…accused of posting an antisemitic video on YouTube. Read more
Danby speaks on the 70th anniversary of WW II
September 3, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Michael Danby, Federal MP for Melbourne Ports, writes on the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of WWII. Read more
Shorten praises the Jewish community
September 1, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services launched the Monash University study of the Jewish Community. His speech follows…. Read more
Australian vessel bound for Iran carrying North Korean arms seized
August 31, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Investigations are underway following the seizure of an Australian vessel by the United Arab Emirates. Read more
New Principal for Emanuel School
August 26, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Emanuel School has appointed Anne Hastings as its new principal to replace Dr Bruce Carter, who is retiring at the end of this year. Read more
North Side Monash – Champion Year
August 25, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
Well-known Sydney catering identity, Passion8’s Steve Edelmuth, doubles up his passion for food with his passion for football. Read more
Lions win their league
August 24, 2009 by J-Wire Staff
The Lions Football Club has continued to build on their most successful year in the club’s history. Read more
