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NSW grants boost security for Jewish community

Jewish institutions in NSW are among faith communities set to benefit from a new $5 million state government funding...

NSW passes laws to shut down illegal places of worship in response to Bondi

The NSW Parliament has passed legislation giving local councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of public worship,...

NSW government moves to ban public display of IRGC and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols

“There is no place in NSW for hateful, extremist conduct,” State Attorney General Michael Daley said today. The New South...

JCA completes the largest governance overhaul in its history

The Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA) has unveiled the most significant governance reform in its history, introducing a new corporate...

Sydney man faces terrorism related charges over extremist material

A Sydney man has been charged with alleged terrorism-related offences after violent extremist material was reportedly discovered on a...

NSW police restrict public assemblies after Bondi terror attack

The NSW Police Commissioner has moved to temporarily restrict authorised public assemblies across large parts of Sydney under new...

Indigenous public servant suspended after Gaza support

An Aboriginal public servant says it is incredibly disrespectful to be invited to play music in parliament, then be...

Jewish community welcomes Kellie Sloane appointment, pays tribute to Speakman

Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party after Mark Speakman stepped...

NSW Senior Australian of the Year

The passing of his father at the age of 59 steered Professor Henry Brodaty onto a new path, directing...

Supporters of neo-Nazi party to be ‘exposed as racists’

Neo-Nazis are attempting to legitimise their ideology by forming a political party in the aftermath of a high-profile protest. Australians...

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrates eight decades of strength and service

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies celebrated eight decades of resilience and service with a major function at Parliament House on...

Jewish community leaders warn NSW inquiry of ‘terrifying’ rise in antisemitism

The NSW Jewish community has issued a powerful call for urgent and sustained action against antisemitism, warning a parliamentary...

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning...

No change in 2024 NSW ALP resolution on Israel/Palestinian state

This weekend’s NSW ALP conference urgency resolution on Israel and recognition of a Palestinian state – was in line...

NSW to review inciting violence laws over Gaza tensions

Concerns from some community groups that laws in NSW prohibiting incitement of violence don't go far enough have prompted...

Community support priority as Gaza bombing intensifies

The NSW government says it's open to talks with multicultural communities to ensure adequate support as conflict and civilian...

Labor to tackle antisemitism and to improve Holocaust education in NSW schools

If Labor wins next week's NSW Government election,  it will instigate new measures to tackle the concerning rise in religious...

Nazi symbols banned in NSW

Intentionally waving a Nazi flag in NSW or displaying memorabilia bearing swastikas can land a person in jail for...

Banning of the swastika in NSW a step closer

Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism and deputy chair of the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Israel Walt Secord has...

Journalists report back

More than 300 community members heard reports by eight senior journalists who recently toured Israel in a delegation led by the CEO of The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies Vic Alhadeff.