ABC Ombudsman finds no material breach in network’s handling of Herzog visit
The ABC’s internal watchdog has found no breach of editorial standards in the broadcaster’s coverage of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, rejecting claims that its reporting was unbalanced or misleading.
Ryvchin questions timing of protest prayer at Town Hall
February 16, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Local, News
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has suggested that a group of Muslims performing sunset prayers during last week’s chaotic Sydney protest appeared to have carried out an “orchestrated stunt” aimed at inflaming community divisions.
NSW parliamentary committee recommends ban on controversial slogan
February 1, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under News
A New South Wales parliamentary committee has recommended banning the public use of the slogan “globalise the intifada”, finding the phrase incites hatred and poses a risk to community safety.
Auckland Mayor clashes with pro-Palestinian group after refusing speaking request
November 25, 2025 by Greg Bouwer
Filed under News
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown faced heated scenes at Tuesday’s governing body meeting after refusing a request from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) to address councillors, prompting protests and a brief disruption to proceedings. Read more
Man charged over Bondi Beach brawl
A 29-year-old man has been charged in relation to a brawl that broke out prior to a tense protest at Bondi Beach last Sunday.
Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Read more
Thousands take to Israel streets to protest Netanyahu
Thousands of people have demonstrated in Israel against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters block Zim in Melbourne
A Melbourne shipyard has ground to a halt after hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters blocked entry roads, preventing trucks from accessing the area where an Israeli shipping line operates. Read more
Police restrain protesters in Auckland
May 15, 2018 by Keren Cook
Filed under News
A line of police prevented conflict restrained a small group of Auckland Peace Action protesters at an Israel 70th anniversary event. Read more
Protest at Sydney University – the video
March 12, 2015 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under News
J-Wire has received video of yesterday’s violent protest at Sydney University disrupting a lecture by celebrated British military officer Colonel Richard Kemp. Read more
