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New book records Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community

David Marlow — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:51:52 +0000

Physiotherapist Devorah Zmood has launched her first book, “Shepparton Jewish Agricultural Settlement Migrant Stories”, documenting the history of the Jewish agricultural settlement at Orrvale, near Shepparton. The book was launched with the Australian Jewish Historical Society Victoria at the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia, where many of those attending were former members of the Shepparton […]

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Girl accused of antisemitic crime spree has 109 charges withdrawn

AAP — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:54:20 +0000

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has defended her government’s youth crime laws after 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl accused of targeting Melbourne’s Jewish community were withdrawn. The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was facing charges including reckless conduct endangering serious injury, theft, motor vehicle theft and burglary. Victoria Police confirmed the charges […]

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Victorian antisemitism hits record high for second year running

J-Wire Newsdesk — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:35:47 +0000

For the second year in a row, Victoria’s Jewish community experienced record levels of antisemitism in 2025. The Community Security Group (CSG) documented a total of 564 incidents, marking the highest annual total ever recorded in the state. The findings for 2025, published jointly by the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) and CSG, reveal […]

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Workplace program aims to address antisemitism and strengthen social cohesion

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:24:06 +0000

On Thursday, Melbourne Holocaust Museum will launch a new workplace program aimed at strengthening social cohesion and helping organisations address antisemitism, as Jewish communities across Australia continue to face a surge in incidents. Entitled ‘The Space Between: Where Understanding Begins’, the program is led by trained facilitators and designed to encourage critical thinking, open dialogue […]

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Southwick elected new Victorian Deputy Opposition Leader

David Marlow — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:07:45 +0000

David Southwick has been elected the new Deputy Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party, with less than a year until the Victorian state election. Southwick has represented Caulfield for fifteen years. He is the opposition spokesperson on planning, housing, building and tourism, and was also deputy leader under Matthew Guy and John Pesutto. David Southwick […]

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Second teen arrested following antisemitic ute attack on Jewish boys in East St Kilda

Rob Klein — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:55:02 +0000

On Friday, Victoria Police arrested a second teenage boy in connection with an antisemitic incident in which Jewish schoolboys were chased by a white ute in St Kilda East. Police said detectives from the Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 16-year-old boy in Melton overnight. He was interviewed over the alleged incident on Glen Eira […]

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Jewish teenagers targeted in St Kilda East ute attack

David Marlow — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:23:48 +0000

Just three days before the National Day of Mourning for the victims of last month’s antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, a group of Jewish teenage boys were targeted with an antisemitic attack by the occupants of a white ute. The incident took place on the corner of Glen Eira Road and Hotham Street in […]

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Bushfires force evacuation of Habonim leaders, camp delayed

Rob Klein — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:48:35 +0000

Habonim Dror youth movement has been forced to delay the start of its Federal Summer Camp after all leaders were evacuated from the campsite amid worsening bushfire conditions in Victoria, creating what the organisation has described as an urgent and costly situation. Speaking to JWire, Habonim mazkir (chairperson) Aaron Lemberg said all leaders were forced […]

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Neo-Nazi found guilty on appeal of performing salute

AAP — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:09:04 +0000

A far-right extremist did perform a Nazi salute outside court, a judge has ruled following an appeal hearing. Jacob Hersant, 26, in November 2024, became the first Australian jailed for performing a Nazi salute in public. The self-confessed neo-Nazi was sentenced to one month behind bars but immediately launched an appeal against his conviction in […]

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JCCV recognises community contributors

David Marlow — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:06:46 +0000

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria presented two key awards at its annual AGM, recognising exceptional community members whose contributions have strengthened Jewish life across Victoria. JCCV Vice President Hayley Southwick acted as MC for the evening, which attracted a wide range of community leaders and families of awardees. JCCV President Philip Zajac said, “The […]

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