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Third man charged over alleged Adass Israel Synagogue arson

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:02:26 +0000

Victorian counter-terrorism investigators have charged a third man over the alleged arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in December 2024. The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) said a 20-year-old Airport West man was formally accused on Friday over the alleged attack at the Ripponlea synagogue. He has been charged with criminal damage by […]

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Victorian Premier announces major medical partnership with Israel

J-Wire News Service — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:27:44 +0000

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for a new long-term partnership between Victoria and Israel’s leading hospitals. She described it as a way to strengthen medical research ties and reconnect Australians with Israel’s contributions to science and healthcare. Speaking at Melbourne’s Yom Ha’atzmaut reception on Wednesday night, Allan said her government would pursue a […]

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

David Marlow — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:44:32 +0000

On Wednesday night, Victorian Jewish community leaders and state members of parliament celebrated the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence at the Sofitel in Melbourne. The event also aimed to recognise the enduring relationship between the State of Victoria and the State of Israel. The event was co-hosted by Zionism Victoria, the Zionist Federation of Victoria, […]

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Mount Scopus announces new co-president ahead of Caulfield move

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:48:32 +0000

Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne has appointed Jonathan Feder as co-president alongside current president Amy Hershan, beginning a planned leadership transition as the school prepares for its future move to Caulfield. Feder, a Mount Scopus Old Collegian and current parent, will serve with Hershan for the remainder of 2026 before becoming president on 1 […]

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Alleged neo-Nazi ejected from One Nation fundraiser

J-Wire News Service — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:25:22 +0000

A man with known neo-Nazi associations was issued with a move-on direction by police outside a Pauline Hanson fundraiser in Melbourne on Friday night after declaring support for the One Nation leader and shouting white supremacist slogans. The fundraiser, attended by Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, was relocated from Casa Giorgio in Moonee Ponds to […]

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Victorian Jewish groups offered grants for healing after Bondi

J-Wire Newsdesk — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:51:41 +0000

Victorian Jewish organisations will be able to apply for new one-off wellbeing grants announced today in a move aimed at helping the community recover from the Bondi Beach terror attack and the continuing strain of antisemitism. The Victorian Jewish Community Wellbeing Grant, launched by South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), will fund practical community-led […]

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Jewish teacher says school failed to act on antisemitic abuse

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:10:25 +0000

A Jewish educator at a Victorian government secondary college has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion she felt unsupported after facing repeated antisemitic harassment from students. The teacher, based at a public high school in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, outlined incidents including students drawing swastikas, giving Nazi salutes and directing anti-Israel chants towards […]

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Jewish leaders disappointed in decision to acquit antizionist

J-Wire News Service — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:27:37 +0000

A Melbourne magistrate found that antizionist activist Hash Tayeh, the former owner of the Burgertory restaurant chain, used insulting words in public when he led a crowd in chanting “all Zionists are terrorists”. However, the court stopped short of recording a guilty verdict as Tayeh mounts a constitutional free-speech challenge. Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council […]

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Five charged over alleged ISIS-inspired extremist material

J-Wire News Service — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:18:22 +0000

Five Victorian men have been charged after federal police allegedly uncovered ISIS-inspired propaganda and graphic terrorist material shared online. The Australian Federal Police says the case began in November 2024, when a man returning from Turkey was stopped at Melbourne International Airport by Australian Border Force officers. His luggage and phone were examined, and suspicious […]

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Victorian Labor condemned over anti-Israel motions

Rob Klein — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:07:25 +0000

Victorian Labor has been criticised after delegates at its state conference backed motions condemning Israel, calling for the release of jailed Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti and declining to criticise Iran’s regime. Delegates at the Melbourne conference voted for motions accusing Israel of apartheid and unlawful detention of Palestinians. They also opposed the war involving Iran […]

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