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NSW government announces details of recovery package six months after Bondi terror attack

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:13:21 +0000

The New South Wales Government has unveiled an $8.3 million recovery and resilience package for the Jewish and Bondi communities, exactly six months after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and stands as Australia’s worst terrorist incident. Announced on Sunday, the funding supports long-term healing, bolsters community resilience, tackles antisemitism and […]

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Permanent memorial to honour lives lost in Bondi attack

AAP — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:07:02 +0000

A memorial for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack is set to be installed as part of an $8.3 million funding package to help the Jewish community recover. Six months on from Australia’s deadliest terror attack, a permanent memorial will be established at Bondi Beach to remember those killed. The NSW government is […]

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Bondi victim Rabbi Eli Schlanger’s final conversations become lasting legacy

Rob Klein — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:58:33 +0000

NSW Premier Chris Minns has told the launch of the book co-authored by Rabbi Eli Schlanger that his murder in the Bondi Beach terror attack was “an unforgivable crime” but would not be allowed to define his life. The book grew out of an unlikely meeting in hospital after Nikki Goldstein became gravely ill with […]

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Yom Haatzma’ut celebration marked by unity, resilience and defiance

Rob Klein — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:16:27 +0000

Political leaders, diplomats and members of Sydney’s Jewish community gathered on Thursday night to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day. This was a powerful show of solidarity amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The annual Yom Ha’atzma’ut reception was presented in Sydney’s CBD by the NSW Jewish Board of […]

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Minns admits failure to protect Jews before Bondi attack

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:59 +0000

NSW Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged that his government failed in its core duty to protect citizens during the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last December. In a press conference on Thursday following the release of the royal commission’s interim report, Mr Minns described the document as “sobering reading” and accepted responsibility for […]

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Federal and state governments commit $32 million to Hakoah redevelopment

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:30 +0000

Federal and New South Wales governments have announced a combined $32 million in new funding for the redevelopment of the Hakoah Club at White City in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security following the Bondi terror attack. The Albanese Government will contribute $21 million, while the NSW Government has pledged […]

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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honoured with keys to the city of Waverley

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:53:23 +0000

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded the keys to the City of Waverley in honour of risking his life during the December 14 massacre targeting a Jewish Chanukah celebration. Mr Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, rose to national attention after confronting and disarming one of the gunmen at Archer […]

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Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

AAP — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:18:56 +0000

A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. NSW Premier Chris Minns was warned by the state Cabinet Office’s national security executive director that any legislative response to December’s Bondi terrorist attack […]

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MP’s populism threat warning as cops crack down on hate

AAP — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:43:00 +0000

A Labor MP has warned Australia’s social cohesion is under threat from extreme right and left-wing ideologies, arguing for so-called progressive patriotism. A crackdown on hate-fuelled violence has coincided with a stark political warning that rising support for populist politicians shows Australia cannot take social cohesion for granted. Assistant Multicultural Affairs Minister Julian Hill used […]

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Israeli president trip defended ahead of Canberra visit

AAP — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:18:00 +0000

Security has been tightened in the nation’s capital ahead of Isaac Herzog’s visit to Canberra on the third day of his contentious Australian trip. Federal frontbenchers continue to defend inviting Isaac Herzog to Australia, as authorities tighten security and warn protesters against violence ahead of the Israeli president’s arrival in the country’s capital. Mr Herzog […]

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