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
Netanyahu’s pardon request sparks fierce political reactions
December 1, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail
A neo-Nazi accused of calling on supporters to “rhetorically rape” a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials. Read more
Federal Court refuses to dismiss racial vilification case against Sydney University lecturer
A Federal Court judge has refused to throw out a racial discrimination lawsuit against the University of Sydney in connection with lecturer Nick Riemer in a pre-trial ruling, with the court finding that key questions about how Jewish and Israeli Australians interpret criticism of Zionism must be decided at trial.
Israeli president rebuffs Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu, citing legal procedures
November 13, 2025 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed Wednesday that he received a signed letter from U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to grant clemency to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains on trial in a series of corruption cases. Read more
Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture
A man who once starred on the television soap Neighbours has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembled a Nazi salute. Read more
Man charged after alleged firearm incident at Cremorne synagogue
A 23-year-old delivery driver from Lurnea, Mr Vincent Filemu Faasii, has been charged in connection with an incident outside Cremorne Synagogue on Sydney’s Lower North Shore on 7 October 2025.
Political wannabe ‘not Nazi saluting, just waving’
A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players. Read more
Court tosses out anti-protest laws to guard synagogues
Sweeping anti-protest police powers have been declared invalid after they were rushed through a state parliament despite concerns from faith leaders and legal experts.
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Charged pro-Palestine activist to test freedom of speech
A man charged with using “insulting words” at a pro-Palestine rally will argue he has a constitutional right to freedom of speech in political discourse. Read more
‘Danger to public’: Neo-Nazi leader loses bid for bail
Neo-Nazi group leader Thomas Sewell is a danger to the public, a magistrate has found as she refused him bail over an alleged attack on an Aboriginal protest site.
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No Lattouf contempt probe after Nine names lobbyists
Nine will not be prosecuted by the Federal Court for contempt after publishing the names of lobbyists who complained about an ABC radio host’s pro-Gaza views. Read more
Nazi salute ‘maths’ may be raised in actor’s court case
A former Neighbours star will fight allegations he performed a Nazi salute at a two-day hearing later this year as he claims it was a gesture, not a salute. Read more
From Australia’s Jewish past
July 8, 2025 by Ruth Lilian
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Accused burger shop arsonist ‘refusing’ to front court
A man accused of torching a burger shop in Melbourne has refused to appear before a magistrate due to a severe injury. Read more
Judge cleared after booting mum for court breastfeeding
A Victorian judge did not intentionally single out or humiliate a breastfeeding mother by asking her to leave a courtroom during a high-profile trial, a judicial watchdog has ruled. Read more
Leifer trial jury still out and heading for ninth day
Jurors in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer will return to court on Monday to continue deliberations for a ninth day after being sent home. Read more
Leifer jury told to relax before resuming deliberations
Jurors considering verdicts in ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer’s sexual abuse trial have been sent home after another day of deliberations and urged to relax. Read more
Leifer’s trial back in open court
After weeks of closed-door hearings court is expected to open again in the trial of former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer, who is accused of raping three former students. Read more
Leifer could apply for judge-only trial
A former ultra-orthodox school principal charged with child abuse offences is considering whether to apply for her case to be heard in a judge-only trial. Read more
Suspended sentence and fine: court approves Aryeh Deri’s plea bargain
February 2, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Former Member of Knesset Aryeh Deri and the chairman of the Shas party, has been sentenced after signing a plea agreement with the State Attorney’s Office, in which he admitted to two counts of tax offences for which he was charged. Read more
Key witness resumes testimony in Netanyahu corruption trial
The former CEO of Israel’s Walla news website on Tuesday resumed his testimony before the Jerusalem District Court in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial. Read more
