‘Bring us together’: PM holds firm on terrorist review

The federal government is remaining steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission. Read more

PM resists Bondi beach terror attack royal commission

A retired intelligence chief will lead a review into the agency’s response to the Bondi attack, but the opposition and Jewish groups want a royal commission. Read more

Man charged over neo-Nazi stickers and salutes

A man accused of repeatedly performing Nazi salutes and putting up “propaganda-style” stickers on public buildings has been charged as Jewish leaders urge authorities to treat anti-Semitism as a public safety issue.
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‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban

Senior police have taken less than a day to deploy anti-protest powers that were rushed into law after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Sydney to Hobart pays tribute to Bondi victims

The Sydney to Hobart will pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi terror attack when the 80th running of the race commences on Boxing Day. Read more

Lower the temperature’: PM’s plea after kidnap threat

A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate. Read more

Australian government invites Herzog to visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, telling him that his government has recommended the Governor General that Australia should officially invite him to visit. Read more

Steps toward normality as Bondi shooter locked up

Life is slowly returning to normal for locals following the dismantling of tributes for the 15 innocent people slain in the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read more

State pledges to rein in guns, protests amid resistance

NSW is pushing ahead with tough new laws prompted by the Bondi Beach massacre to restrict rallies following terrorism events amid vows of defiance from pro-Palestinian protesters. Read more

‘Justice’: pressure ramped up for antisemitism probe

The coalition is ramping up pressure for a royal commission into anti-Semitism and its contribution to the Bondi massacre. Read more

Anti-immigration rallies ‘sow division’ after massacre

Police warnings could not stop a couple of hundred anti-immigration and anti-government protesters, including recent One Nation convert Barnaby Joyce. Read more

Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes

States are mulling NSW’s crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia’s national day of reflection. Read more

Fake hero and AI lies: misinformation rife after Bondi

As the country grapples with the aftermath of the deadly Bondi terrorist attack, online misinformation is exploiting the suffering of a community. Read more

Antisemitism probe sets up campus free speech battle

Jewish groups have welcomed the establishment of an antisemitism education task force to root out the source of anti-Jewish hate, but want stronger action on university culture. Read more

Neo-Nazi found guilty on appeal of performing salute

A far-right extremist did perform a Nazi salute outside court, a judge has ruled following an appeal hearing. Read more

NSW government to restrict public assemblies after terror attack

The New South Wales Government is set to impose restrictions on public assemblies in designated areas following a recent terrorist attack aimed at safeguarding the community, reducing intimidation, and allowing police to concentrate on public safety. Read more

PM rules out pre-Christmas recall after Bondi attacks

Federal parliament won’t be recalled for an emergency session before Christmas to legislate measures to limit anti-Semitism and hate speech after the Bondi massacre.
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Hate preachers on notice as Bondi victims mourned

The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics. Read more

Plan to expel preachers spewing hate after Bondi attack

People found to be spouting racial hatred could have their visas cancelled as the government seeks to stamp out extremism after the deadly Bondi attack.
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Push for migration, hate speech shift after massacre

The government is under pressure to bolster hate speech laws after pledging to strengthen migration rules to ensure people with antisemitic views can’t settle in the country following the Bondi massacre. Read more

Bondi terror accused Naveed Akram faces 59 charges

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has been charged with murder among 59 offences over the deadly Bondi Beach attack.
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PM ‘ready for the fight’ on antisemitism and gun laws

As governments contemplate landmark reforms to the nation’s gun laws in the wake of the Bondi stabbing, Jewish groups say cultural change is also needed. Read more

Coalition launches antisemitism and counter-terror taskforce

The Coalition has established a dedicated Taskforce on Antisemitism, Extremism and Counter-Terrorism, citing an escalating threat to public safety and Australia’s Jewish community. Read more

Australian values’: massacre fuels immigration debate

Australia’s immigration policy is back on the agenda after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish celebration taking place at Sydney’s most iconic beach. Read more

Father and son behind Bondi terror attack

Two men who killed 15 people, including a child, and injured dozens more in a terrorist attack at one of the world’s most famous beaches were father and son.
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A Hakoah director for 24 years

He was 21, still studying law and not a soccer fan, but Frank Lowy wanted George Farkas to join the Hakoah board ahead of the new club’s opening on Hall St in 1975. Read more

UIA Australia leadership transition as Esther Frenkiel concludes four-year term

United Israel Appeal Australia has praised Esther Frenkiel as she concluded her four-year term as Federal President, and welcomed Andrew Boyarsky as her successor. Read more

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

A bikie mastermind and his two alleged accomplices face further criminal charges after a kosher deli was firebombed in an attack suspected to be linked with Iran. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish past

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