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Police find no offence at neo-Nazi rally as government keeps hate speech review secret

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:46:41 +0000

A neo-Nazi leader who promoted a conspiracy theory about the Jewish community during a protest outside NSW Parliament did not breach racial vilification laws, according to a NSW Police review, as debate intensifies over the strength and clarity of the state’s hate speech regime. The finding, first reported by The Sydney Morning Herald on 1 […]

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“This is not Israel’s struggle alone” – ambassador frames Iran war as global fight for democracy

Rob Klein — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:37:35 +0000

Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has warned the war with Iran is a defining test for democracies worldwide, arguing the conflict is already reshaping global security, energy markets and economic stability far beyond the Middle East. Addressing the National Press Club in Canberra, Newman said Israel’s campaign alongside the United States was not a […]

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Report warns of coordinated disinformation after London attack on Jewish ambulances

Rob Klein — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:04:49 +0000

A new study has revealed a surge of antisemitic responses from Australian social media users following a suspected terrorist attack on Jewish emergency vehicles in London. The report, released today and titled “Australian responses to the attack on London ambulances”, analyses reactions to a Facebook post by the “Australian Financial Review” about the firebombing of […]

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Financial Review apologises over Netanyahu cartoon after backlash

J-Wire Newsdesk — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:42:29 +0000

The Australian Financial Review has apologised for a controversial cartoon following strong criticism from Jewish leaders. The cartoon, drawn by David Rowe and published on March 21 under the title “Running on empty”, depicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu riding a missile shaped like US President Donald Trump. The cartoon prompted strong criticism from Jewish […]

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Hunters Hill Council takes stand against antisemitism

Rob Klein — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:15:58 +0000

Hunters Hill Council in NSW has adopted a landmark strategy to combat antisemitism, positioning itself at the forefront of local government responses to rising hate and community tensions across Australia. Councillors unanimously backed the plan at the council meeting on Monday 23 March, endorsing a framework that draws on best practice from other councils and […]

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Ripponlea car attack sparks alarm as Jewish leaders warn of rising antisemitism

J-Wire News Service — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:37:09 +0000

Jewish leaders in Melbourne have condemned an alleged antisemitic car attack in Ripponlea, warning it reflects a pattern of increasingly bold incidents targeting the community. Victoria Police are investigating after a group of Jewish men were allegedly targeted on Glen Eira Road on Saturday evening, when a vehicle swerved towards them while antisemitic abuse was […]

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Ryvchin tells Courage to Care lunch – live with kindness, respect and empathy

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:09:57 +0000

Against a backdrop of rising antisemitism in Australia, including schools and universities, Courage to Care NSW held its annual fundraising lunch on 4 March, drawing a capacity crowd of community leaders, supporters and Holocaust survivors. Those in attendance included Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, Sydney Jewish Museum president Greg Shand and many […]

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Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:35:47 +0000

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025. The Community Security Group (CSG) documented a total of 564 incidents, marking the highest annual total ever recorded in the state. The findings for 2025, published jointly by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and CSG, reveal […]

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Sydney bagel shop targeted with Nazi symbol weeks before opening

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:13:24 +0000

A bagel shop owner in Sydney has spoken of her heartbreak after a Nazi swastika was etched into the glass of her new Paddington store just weeks before it was due to open. Candy Berger, chief executive and co-owner of Lox In A Box, shared her distress on social media on Thursday night after discovering […]

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Building a future of peace and cooperation for Jewish life in Western Sydney

Rob Klein — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:19:43 +0000

Parramatta and District Synagogue has marked a historic turning point for Jewish life in Western Sydney, bringing together the legacy of the Bankstown and Strathfield communities into a single centre. About 120 people attended a special event on March 15, which formally recognised the establishment of the Greater Western Sydney Jewish Cultural Centre and the […]

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