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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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Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

AAP — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:40:33 +0000

Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Protesters are heading to court to fight for their right to demonstrate against what a senior minister has conceded is a “contentious” Australian visit by Israel’s president. Isaac Herzog is due to […]

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NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack

Rob Klein — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:55:30 +0000

The NSW government has announced a further $1 million in funding for Jewish community mental health and resilience programs following the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Bondi Beach on 14 December, 2025. This marks a shift from immediate recovery measures to longer-term support focused on healing, wellbeing, and community strength. The […]

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Protesters set to defy ban as Herzog visit declared major event

AAP — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:45:34 +0000

Protesters planning to march against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog have still not reached an agreement with NSW Police, risking mass arrests. Police have been granted extra powers to block movement in the centre of Sydney but are hopeful Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit can remain peaceful. The NSW government has approved […]

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Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit

AAP — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:17:15 +0000

Extraordinary protest bans are slated to be prolonged as Israeli president Isaac Herzog visits Australia following the Bondi terror attack. Rallies planned in anticipation of the Israeli president’s visit to Australia will be restricted to prevent any riots from breaking out. Police will need to protect Isaac Herzog’s entourage and enable Sydneysiders to visit the […]

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Sydney Opera House memorial reclaims a national symbol after Bondi attack

Rob Klein — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:27:28 +0000

Flags above the Sydney Harbour Bridge flew at half-mast last night as families of the victims, Jewish leaders and political figures gathered at the Sydney Opera House for a national memorial service marking the deaths of 15 people in the Bondi Beach antisemitic terror attack. The theme for the night, ‘Light Will Win’, underscored a […]

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