Sydney University Swiftly Addresses Concerns Following Controversial Incident

During an Orientation Week event, a student group presented an inflammatory slide on the Israel-Palestine conflict and antisemitism at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Read more

Sydney’s Inner West Council unites to condemn rising antisemitism

The Inner West Council unanimously passed a motion condemning the alarming surge in antisemitic attacks across Sydney. Read more

Muslim groups downplay antisemitic remarks by Bankstown nurses

The controversy surrounding the dismissed Bankstown Hospital nurses, Ahmad “Rashad” Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, continues to escalate as several mainstream Muslim organizations and radical Islamist groups align in their defence. Read more

Randwick councillor calls for healing and inclusion during Harmony Week

Councillor Daniel Rosenfeld is set to present a motion at next week’s Randwick Council meeting on Tuesday calling for Harmony Week celebrations to focus on healing for the Jewish community in response to rising antisemitism in the local area. Read more

Leaders unite against antisemitism

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Reserve Bank board member Elana Rubin have launched the Dor Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to combating rising antisemitism and promoting social cohesion in Australia. Read more

“They will never work in NSW hospitals again”: Nurses suspended for anti-Israel remarks

Two NSW Health nurses have been suspended and are under police investigation after appearing in a social media video where they stated they would refuse to treat Israeli patients, threatened to kill them, and implied they had already done so. Read more

City of Sydney’s BDS push: a divisive distraction in a time of crisis

The City of Sydney’s controversial Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)-linked motion is set to come before the full council on February 17, 2025, following a delayed committee vote that has only deepened community divisions. Read more

Teenager avoids criminal conviction over antisemitic vandalism at MP’s office

A 17-year-old boy, charged with causing over $100,000 in damage to the electorate office of Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns, has avoided a criminal conviction after completing a court-ordered diversion program. Read more

StandWithUs Australia expands campus advocacy

StandWithUs Australia is strengthening its impact on university campuses by selecting its second cohort of Emerson Fellows and adding two dedicated Campus Coordinators. Read more

Sydney mayors unite against antisemitism: City of Sydney declines invitation

A rare bipartisan and cross-faith mayoral meeting held at Bondi Pavilion, brought together 20 mayors from across Sydney to take a united stand against the rising tide of antisemitism and other religious and racial hate crimes. Read more

QUT under fire for antisemitic display at anti-racism symposium

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is under intense scrutiny after an antisemitic image was displayed during a “comedy” event associated with its controversial National Symposium on Unifying Anti-Racist Research and Action. Read more

Queensland University of Technology under fire for anti-Israel speakers at anti-racism symposium

The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) National Symposium on Unifying Anti-Racist Research and Action is generating controversy due to the participation of speakers with a history of making inflammatory anti-Israel and antisemitic statements. Read more

StandWithUs Australia launches nationwide campaign to combat rising antisemitism

StandWithUs Australia has announced a nationwide campaign, “Defend the Truth, Empower the Future,” set to run from 27 January to 2 February, in response to the unprecedented rise in antisemitism and anti-Zionist propaganda across the country, particularly on social media platforms. Read more

Man charged after attempted arson attack on Newtown Synagogue

A 33-year-old man, identified as Adam Edward Moule, has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged antisemitic attack on the Newtown Synagogue in Sydney’s inner west. Read more

Australian government confirms Sue Lines will not attend Auschwitz commemoration

Contrary to reports, Senate President and Labor Senator Sue Lines will not attend the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz following backlash over her past comments accusing Israel of apartheid. The Australian government confirmed that Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will represent the country at the commemoration in Poland. Read more

Woman to face court over Woollahra antisemitism attack

A western Sydney woman has been arrested and charged over an antisemitic firebombing and vandalism attack in Woollahra last month. Read more

Antisemitic attack in Dover Heights: Former home of Jewish leader targeted

The Dover Heights home targeted in an antisemitic attack early Friday morning was previously owned by Alex Ryvchin, a prominent Jewish leader and co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. Read more

Albanese rules out recognition of Palestinian state before election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out formally recognizing a Palestinian state before Australia’s federal election in May, asserting that such a move would require significant reform within Palestinian governance and the exclusion of Hamas from any future leadership. Read more

Survey finds 1 In 5 Australians hold significant antisemitic views

The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) latest Global Index of Antisemitism reveals an alarming rise in antisemitic attitudes worldwide, with nearly half of all adults—an estimated 2.2 billion people—holding significant antisemitic beliefs. The 2025 survey, the most comprehensive of its kind, highlights that younger people are more likely to discriminate against Jews, underscoring the urgency of education and awareness initiatives. Read more

Four charged as investigations continue into Bondi fires

Police have charged four men in connection with a series of suspicious fires in Bondi last year, including a blaze at the iconic Lewis’ Continental Kitchen, a kosher takeaway and catering business. Read more

Criticism of anti-Israel slogans at Sydney Festival’s family show

The Sydney Festival is facing a wave of criticism following the inclusion of a pro-Palestinian monologue in the Air Time show, presented by Branch Nebula at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale, a family-oriented performance featuring parkour, BMX, and skateboarding. Read more

Newtown Synagogue attack investigated as attempted arson

The investigation into the graffiti attack on Newtown Synagogue has revealed that the perpetrators intended to burn the building down, escalating the incident from vandalism to an attempted act of terrorism. Read more

Second antisemitic attack in 24 hours: Newtown Synagogue defaced

For the second time in as many days, a synagogue in Sydney has been defaced with antisemitic graffiti with swastikas. Read more

Southern Sydney Synagogue defaced in shocking anti-semitic attack

The Southern Sydney Synagogue has been vandalised in a disturbing massive graffiti attack. Read more

Jewish CEO targeted by shareholder’s antisemitic attacks

The former CEO of an ASX-listed AI company, Idan, has spoken out after being subjected to a barrage of antisemitic abuse from the company’s largest shareholder. Read more

Macquarie University probes academic’s extremist anti-Israel comments

Macquarie University has launched an investigation into Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a sociology academic, following a series of incendiary social media posts that have prompted widespread condemnation and made students feel unsafe. Read more

Antisemitic graffiti attack on home of former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies

When Lesli Berger, a former president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, returned recently from a family vacation, he was horrified to find antisemitic graffiti defacing the back wall of his property in Sydney’s Bellevue Hill. Read more

Anti-Israel post leads to legal showdown

Jewish commodities trader Ronnie Sternberg has accused pro-Palestine activists of using AVOs to stifle open discussion. Read more

Moriah College students excel in HSC 

Moriah College’s Class of 2024 has delivered exceptional results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), underscoring the school’s academic rigour and commitment to holistic student development. Read more

The light of hope: faith leaders unite against antisemitism

Faith leaders from across the Berowra electorate in Sydney’s North united last night at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Waitara for a historic display of interfaith solidarity against antisemitism under the theme “Unity, Hope, and Light.” Read more

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