Dayenu withdraws from Sydney Mardi Gras parade after 25 years citing safety fears
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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Sydney’s Jewish LGBTQIA+ organisation Dayenu has withdrawn from the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, ending a continuous 25-year tradition of participation, citing fears for the safety of members, spectators, participants, volunteers, police, and the broader community amid rising antisemitism and recent violent incidents.
Jewish community welcomes Queensland government crackdown on hate speech and symbols
Jewish leaders in Queensland have welcomed sweeping new legislation aimed at banning terrorist symbols and extremist slogans, describing the reforms as a vital step towards restoring a sense of safety after what they say has been an unprecedented surge in antisemitism.
Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors
Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
Man charged over alleged stalking of President Herzog in Sydney
A 45-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stalking Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his official visit to Sydney this week.
Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model
February 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a longer-term phase, with services embedded directly within community organisations following the December 14 antisemitic terror attack.
‘A shame’: security fears hamper visit by Herzog
Members of Australia’s Jewish community have been left feeling “very uncomfortable” by the Israeli president’s decision to cancel a visit to a place of worship amid security concerns. Read more
Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death
The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more
Reconnecting through business: the story behind Australia’s new Jewish executive network
February 8, 2026 by Rob Klein
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A new national network for Australia’s Jewish business executives is preparing to launch chapters in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, with its co-founder saying the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack sharpened the need for trusted, values-based leadership spaces.
NSW announces $1m mental health and resilience package after Bondi terror attack
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.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid threats and protests
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended the decision to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog, saying the visit is intended to support Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, despite threats, protests and growing political criticism.
Sydney Biennale offers preview to Jewish leader amid anti-Zionist concerns
The Biennale of Sydney has sought to ease tensions with Jewish community groups by issuing formal anti-discrimination commitments and inviting a senior Jewish representative to an advance preview of its 2026 exhibition.
Airport worker charged over alleged Nazi salute at Jewish school group
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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A 23-year-old Melbourne Airport employee has been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute towards a group of Jewish schoolchildren inside an airport terminal.
Jewish House launches ‘Unbreakable’ program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Jewish House has launched ‘Unbreakable’, a new self-guided online resilience program to support Jewish adults facing antisemitism, at an event in Sydney on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, alongside Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper and Joseph La Posta, Coordinator General for Bondi Support.
Alleged Neo-Nazi charged under new hate laws at Australia Day rally
January 27, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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A Sydney man accused of delivering an antisemitic tirade at an Australia Day rally has been alleged to have shown “brazen and public incitement towards the Jewish community”. Read more
Bondi Beach massacre sparks online hate storm, report warns of normalised antisemitism
January 25, 2026 by Rob Klein
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In the aftermath of the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, online platforms erupted in antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to a new report from the Online Hate Prevention Institute (OHPI).
Memorial in the suburbs
January 25, 2026 by George Foster
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Sydney’s Southern Sydney Synagogue hosted a communal gathering to live stream Chabad of Bondi’s “Light Will Win” memorial, marking thirty days since the tragic Bondi attack in which fifteen innocent people were murdered. Read more
SHIR to perform at ‘Australia Day Live’ in historic first for Jewish music
January 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
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SHIR will take to the stage at ‘Australia Day Live’ this Monday night on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House, marking a first for the national event and a moment of deep significance for the Jewish community.
‘Light will win’ on national day of mourning
January 22, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has used the national day of mourning to thank the Jewish community for bringing the country together while still raw with grief from the Bondi terror attack.
Hate crimes reforms secure bipartisan backing as parliament fast tracks laws after Bondi attack
January 20, 2026 by J-Wire with AAP
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The federal government has secured crucial bipartisan backing for hate speech reforms, with the coalition declaring in principle support for legislation aimed at cracking down on antisemitism in the wake of the December 14 terrorist attack at a Jewish Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach.
Parliament honours 15 killed in Bondi Beach terror attack
Australia’s parliament fell into silence on Monday during a condolence motion in the House of Representatives, confronting the human cost of the antisemitic terror attack that killed 15 people at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025.
ECAJ calls for compromise on hate speech laws
January 15, 2026 by J-Wire Staff
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Australia’s peak Jewish body has warned against a wholesale rejection of the federal government’s proposed hate speech legislation, as both the Coalition and the Greens signal they will not support the bill in its current form.
Government names leaders to oversee recovery from Bondi terror attack
One month after the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, the NSW Government has appointed two senior figures to oversee the long-term recovery of the affected community.
Thousands gather at Bondi Pavilion for Shloshim memorial following deadly terror attack
Despite heavy rain, more than 2,000 people came together at Bondi Pavilion on Sunday night, standing shoulder to shoulder to mark 30 days since the terror attack that tore through a Chanukah gathering at Bondi Beach.
Antisemitism envoy says Bondi royal commission can drive change
A royal commission examining the Bondi terror attack can drive meaningful change across Australian society, the nation’s special envoy to combat antisemitism says, as political pressure builds for federal ministers to be called to account.
Light in the darkness: ‘Sunnukiah’ finds new meaning after Bondi terror attack
January 7, 2026 by Rob Klein
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At around 3 am on 15 December, Rabbi Mendy Litzman of Hatzolah was driving home from hospital. He had spent hours helping victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack the previous evening.
Waverley Council to join growing national call for Bondi terror royal commission
Waverley Council will move to formally call for a Commonwealth Royal Commission into antisemitism and the events leading up to the Bondi Beach terror attack.
PM opens door to federal royal commission after Bondi killings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated he is prepared to consider further steps, including a potential Commonwealth royal commission, in response to antisemitism and the Bondi terror attack.
Former ALP dignitaries join the call for a Royal Commission
January 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
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A group of former federal and state parliamentary ALP dignitaries has called on the Albanese government to establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into Antisemitism and the events that led to and enabled the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14. Read more
Chalmers says calls for royal commission come from a good place
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has acknowledged growing calls for a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and antisemitism, saying the push comes from “a good place”.
