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Prince Harry, Meghan meet Bondi terror attack survivors

AAP J-Wire — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:20:03 +0000

On the final leg of their Australian tour, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Prince Harry and Meghan have met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack as they wind up their Australian tour. They started their visit in Sydney at Bondi, where 15 innocent […]

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Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:51:35 +0000

Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival. Back for another year, the show features a mix of emerging and established comedians, each offering their own take on culture, family and the chaos of everyday life. […]

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Backlash grows over Sydney event defending ‘globalise the intifada’

Rob Klein — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:51:22 +0000

A City of Sydney council venue will host a public forum next month defending the phrase “globalise the intifada”, prompting strong criticism from Jewish leaders and renewed scrutiny of Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf. The event, titled “Why it’s right to say ‘globalise the intifada”‘, has been rescheduled to Tuesday 5 May at the East Sydney […]

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Accused Bondi shooter’s fearful family lose court gag order bid

AAP — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:45:26 +0000

Death threats against family members of the surviving alleged Bondi massacre gunman have failed to persuade a judge to bar the publication of their names. Despite vigilante threats, the court has allowed the publication of the names of accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram’s surviving family, rejecting a proposed gag order. The 24-year-old alleged gunman lost […]

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Federal and state governments commit $32 million to Hakoah redevelopment

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:30 +0000

Federal and New South Wales governments have announced a combined $32 million in new funding for the redevelopment of the Hakoah Club at White City in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security following the Bondi terror attack. The Albanese Government will contribute $21 million, while the NSW Government has pledged […]

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Jewish humour cuts through self-help myths in one-man show

J-Wire News Service — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:04:15 +0000

A self-proclaimed guru promising to deliver sunshine in a can is at the centre of a new one-man comedy heading to Melbourne and Sydney, with Jewish-Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky behind the satire. Written and performed by Pasvolsky, ‘The CAN Principle‘ follows the unlikely rise of fictional life coach Mervin Gimplik, whose philosophy stems from a […]

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Inside Australia’s long fight against antisemitism

Rob Klein — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:48:13 +0000

Australia’s antisemitism crisis did not begin with the Bondi terror attack on 14 December 2025, but that night forced the country to confront it. The massacre, which killed 15 people at a Chanukah gathering, turned a growing problem into a national reckoning. Speaking exclusively to J-Wire, Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal reflects […]

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The Roosters remember Bondi

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:36:55 +0000

The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy ahead of their first home game of the 2026 NRL season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Bondi sits at the heart of the Roosters and is central to the Club’s identity in Sydney’s Eastern […]

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Sanctuary of Sydney’s Great Synagogue rededicated after 148 years

Rob Klein — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:27:53 +0000

Sydney’s Great Synagogue has rededicated its sanctuary in a ceremony led by the Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth, Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, marking the completion of a major restoration of one of Australia’s most significant Jewish heritage buildings. Yesterday evening’s ceremony marked the culmination of the synagogue’s most significant restoration since the 1907 alterations. The […]

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Matilda’s parents wed in quiet Sydney ceremony

J-Wire Newsdesk — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:43:17 +0000

The parents of the youngest person killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack have married in a small, private ceremony in Sydney, carving out a moment of joy after months of profound grief. Valentyna Poltavchenko and Michael Britvan lost their 10-year-old daughter Matilda in the 14 December attack. The couple wed at Admiralty House in […]

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