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Sydney Jewish Writers Festival takes stories from page to stage

The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival will move beyond the printed page this August with the launch of Festival of...

Royal commission puts campus antisemitism under scrutiny

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will examine antisemitism at Australian universities during public hearings in Melbourne...

Health regulator adopts IHRA definition in healthcare antisemitism response

Australia’s health regulator has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism as a reference tool in its...

Meta faces scrutiny as Facebook algorithm amplifies Holocaust hate

Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over its handling of online antisemitism just days before company representatives are due to...

Third man charged over alleged Adass Israel Synagogue arson

Victorian counter-terrorism investigators have charged a third man over the alleged arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in...

What message does government secrecy send?

The federal government's attempt to keep information from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion raises a question...

Victorian Premier announces major medical partnership with Israel

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for a new long-term partnership between Victoria and Israel's leading hospitals. She described...

Israel’s 78th anniversary marked with bipartisan support in Melbourne

On Wednesday night, Victorian Jewish community leaders and state members of parliament celebrated the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence...

Mum denies antisemitism at kids’ netball game

A mother accused of hurling an antisemitic insult during a children's netball game is set to fight the charge. Jody...

Antisemitism inquiry gets full counter-terrorism data

The antisemitism royal commission has once again knocked back a government bid to keep documents about counter-terrorism funding secret. Evidence...

CBDChabad expands Lunch & Learn program to Barangaroo

CBDChabad Sydney has expanded its weekly Lunch & Learn network across the Sydney CBD, following a successful trial session...

Jewish stories and talent showcased at South African Film Festival

Three films with strong Jewish connections will feature in this year’s South African Film Festival, including the feature directorial...