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Comment on Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match by Liat Kirby

Liat Kirby — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:23:37 +0000

Horrific. What a terrible experience for the children. This woman needs to have consequences result from her reprehensible behaviour. It’s obvious, with her interchange with Alex Ryvchin, that she feels perfectly comfortable with herself and with what she’s said.

Comment on Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match by michael kuttner

michael kuttner — Sun, 10 May 2026 09:30:16 +0000

The abuse was overheard by players, parents and spectators, including around 100 Jewish families.

What was the response from the players, parents and spectators? Did they challenge the hater or did they remain silent?

Comment on Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match by john nemesh

john nemesh — Sun, 10 May 2026 06:35:49 +0000

Ofcourse it is vile dripping hate speech

Comment on Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match by Peter & Dianne Kay

Peter & Dianne Kay — Sun, 10 May 2026 01:08:10 +0000

This behaviour is absolutely disgusting & has no place anywhere in our society. How disgraceful is this woman!

Comment on Police charge woman over alleged antisemitic abuse at children’s netball match by andrea kalowski

andrea kalowski — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:52:32 +0000

It is not enough to issue a “move on ” direction. If there are no strong consequences…in front of all the children, we will get nowhere. Surely this qualifies as hate speech.

Comment on Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance by Lynne Newington

Lynne Newington — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:44:25 +0000

ANZAC DAY Commemoration in the presence of Jewish military men and women of past and present service and that essence of an inner strength they excude, how forgiving and fortunate Australia is.
Less We Forget.

Comment on Incomprehensible and unbelievable by Liat Kirby

Liat Kirby — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:28:28 +0000

Islamic extremism is part of the Royal Commission’s brief, Michael. As is institutionalised antisemitism and arts/cultural antisemitism, government and policing, Intelligence services, et al. It’s very early days yet with this Royal Commission, so perhaps follow the details that are emerging and see where it goes before you knock it. With all the details coming out daily of what Australian Jews are reporting, it’s good for the Australian public to see. The Australian government did not want this Royal Commission; they fought strongly against it and it was only public outcry and many prominent people of all kinds insisting on it that caused a change of mind.

Comment on “Coffee on Little Collins Street”: the unbearable insult of the ISIS returnees by Liat Kirby

Liat Kirby — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:17:56 +0000

I care about truth, or truths that make up a semblance of truth. I also care about complexity and nuance, as well as the possibility of acknowledging mistakes – even bad mistakes – and perhaps turning your life around. This article ignores all of that.
No. 1. Not all the women were arrested in order to be interrogated and charged. One returnee to Melbourne was not, the older daughter of the mother/grandmother.
2. There are nine children and they have not been referred to and it matters that they are alive and need an opportunity, through reeducation and care, to perhaps live well.
3. The charges are one thing and then we have to see how the evidence plays out as to the extent and manner of guilt.
4. Nobody, if genuinely repentant and willing to learn differently, should have to live a whole life tied to mistakes made, unless what they have done truly warrants it..
5. These people were not repatriated. If the law says they can return as citizens under their own steam, then that’s what they can do. If we have bad citizens of any kind who are Australians – and we do – then we must own them, not deport them – indeed, why should any other country take them – and they must suffer the consequences of their actions through the laws of our country.
None of what I am saying should be seen as my support for these women. That’s not the reason I’m writing.

Comment on Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance by Liat Kirby

Liat Kirby — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:46:21 +0000

Minns is the epitome of a mensch. I do believe he was greatly inspired by the Bondi Chabad rabbis and others he met with so consistently during the days following the massacre on December 14. He is clear-minded, and reliably staunch in his support. Speaking out in the way that he does is an absolute boon for us, showing the way for non-Jews in Australia.
This event sounds absolutely marvellous.

Comment on When a Royal Commission Into antisemitism exposes the problem in real time by Debbie wiener

Debbie wiener — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:41:01 +0000

yes…it got worse after Bondi and has deteriorated even more since the opening of the RC.Any article remotely connected to Jews or Israel prokes a tsunami of vile comments.