‘Very dark night’: protesters lament violent policing
February 10, 2026 by AAP
The use of force by police who beat and pepper-sprayed demonstrators protesting the Israeli president’s visit was proportionate, a state premier insists. Read more
Thousands gather in Sydney for An Evening of Light and Solidarity with President Herzog
February 10, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has delivered a deeply personal address to the Sydney community at An Evening of Light and Solidarity, an event that combined testimony, prayer, and reflection following the Bondi terror attack on December 14, 2025.
Protesters charged, anger over ‘brutal’ police response
February 10, 2026 by AAP
Nine protesters face criminal charges, and the actions of police are under scrutiny after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president’s visit. Read more
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
February 9, 2026 by AAP
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel’s visiting president in one major city descended into chaos. Read more
Legal challenge fails over expanded police powers during Herzog visit
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Protesters have lost a legal challenge to the NSW government’s decision to grant police expanded powers during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with the Supreme Court finding the declaration was lawful and aimed at public safety.
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
February 9, 2026 by Rob Klein
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
Leaders urge peace during ‘contentious’ Israeli visit
Officials are pleading for calm when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Australia to mourn the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Read more
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Read more
Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and antisemitism. Read more
A mother’s survival, a son’s oath: a judge’s story of gratitude
When Gregory Sirtes took the oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales on Friday, he presented the moment not as a personal triumph, but as the continuation of a family story that began in the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025.
Protesters set to defy ban as Herzog visit declared major event
Protesters planning to march against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog have still not reached an agreement with NSW Police, risking mass arrests.
Patron walks out of Sydney Festival show and cuts ties
February 6, 2026 by Rob Klein
A major Sydney Festival Jewish supporter who withdrew her backing after attending a flagship performance says the experience brought an abrupt end to a relationship she had built with the festival over more than two decades.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
February 6, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president’s Australian visit.
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Cessnock man charged over Nazi symbol
February 6, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
A 44-year-old Cessnock man has been charged after a Nazi symbol was allegedly marked on a council-issued rubbish bin in a residential area of the Hunter Valley town.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests
February 5, 2026 by JWire-AAP
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.
Teen ordered to avoid Israeli president after threats
A teenager accused of threatening to kill Israel’s president ahead of his contentious visit to Australia has been ordered not to approach or contact the head of state.
Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’
February 3, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
NSW Police have extended restrictions on public protests ahead of the Australian visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing community safety concerns and the risk of unrest in Sydney.
Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit
Extraordinary protest bans are slated to be prolonged as Israeli president Isaac Herzog visits Australia following the Bondi terror attack. Read more
2026 Australia Day Awards: The Jewish Recipients
January 25, 2026 by J-Wire
JWire congratulates all Jewish recipients of this year’s Australia Day Awards.
Sydney Opera House memorial reclaims a national symbol after Bondi attack
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
Flags above the Sydney Harbour Bridge flew at half-mast last night as families of the victims, Jewish leaders and political figures gathered at the Sydney Opera House for a national memorial service marking the deaths of 15 people in the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack. Read more
‘I chose life’ – Sharabi’s story of survival grips JNF event
September 3, 2025 by Rob Klein
“My name is Eli Sharabi. I’ve come back from hell.”
With those words, Eli Sharabi, who survived 491 days in Hamas captivity, addressed an extraordinary sold-out JNF Annual Event in Sydney on Tuesday evening, where he shared his story in conversation with leading Israeli journalist and commentator, Nadav Eyal.
Iran-linked attacks: Australian Jews “fearful”
August 27, 2025 by AAP
Revelations that the Iranian regime was linked to antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney have left Jewish Australians anxious and fearful. Read more
Honouring Phil Lamason: a New Zealand memorial with a Jewish resonance
August 19, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
The small New Zealand town of Dannevirke is preparing to honour one of its most remarkable sons, Squadron Leader Phil Lamason, whose forgotten wartime heroism saved the lives of 167 Allied airmen in 1944. Read more
Planned Harbour Bridge Gaza protest sparks backlash
July 28, 2025 by Rob Klein
A planned pro-Palestinian protest across the Sydney Harbour Bridge this Sunday has drawn significant opposition.
King’s Birthday Awards 2025
June 8, 2025 by J-Wire
We congratulate all members of Australia’s Jewish community who have been honoured in this year’s King’s Birthday Awards. Read more
Albanese government commits $31.2m for rebuilding Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue
March 18, 2025 by Rob Klein
The Albanese government has announced a $31.2 million funding package to help rebuild Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue, firebombed in a suspected antisemitic arson attack in December. Read more
Shalom Collective announces new Australian Jewish Writer Awards
The Shalom Collective Australian Jewish Writer Awards will return in 2025, with an expanded program that introduces two new prizes alongside existing awards. Read more
“If you have the why, you’ll find the how” – parents of a murdered hostage share their journey of loss and advocacy
February 24, 2025 by Rob Klein
A packed audience at Sydney’s International Convention Centre for a UIA Gala event last night, heard Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin share a deeply personal account of heartbreak, courage, and advocacy following the loss of their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Read more
Charred remains inside synagogue laid bare
December 9, 2024 by AAP
Images released by the Adass Israel Synagogue community to AAP reveal the damage done to books and other essential papers following last week’s firebombing. Read more
