Australia

Leading Australia Chabad rabbi passes away

Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber Hakohen Gutnick, who was instrumental in building and leading Austraila's institutions, passes away at 94.

World's oldest message in a bottle found on Australian beach

Australian couple discover 19th century German letter in old gin bottle.

Anti-Semitic poster hung in office window of Australian lawmaker

Anti-Semitic poster calls to ‘reject Jewish poison.’ Australian police investigate.

Israeli woman wanted abroad for child abuse found mentally unfit

Former principal of religious school in Australia wanted for alleged child abuse won't be extradited after court finds her mentally unfit.

Israeli woman may face extradition to Australia over child abuse

Former religious school principal faces possible extradition to Australia following claims of child abuse.

Israeli intel unit helps thwart ISIS attack in Australia

Israeli intelligence unit provides information used to thwart aerial terror attack in Australia, saving dozens from harm.

Chabad hasid donates a quarter million shekels to IDF, police

Australian delegation brings warm clothes to IDF, Border Police, in Judea and Samaria, dedicates event halls to the tune of $71,508.

Melbourne attacker charged with attempted murder

Afghan refugee who drove his car into pedestrians in Melbourne charged with 18 counts of attempted murder. Motive not yet clear.

Australia: 19 injured in suspected ramming attack

Car rams into crowd of pedestrians at busy intersection in Melbourne. Driver arrested.

Australian man suspected of assisting North Korea

59-year-old Sydney man arrested for allegedly helping North Korea purchase weapons of mass destruction.

Australia foils New Year's Eve terror attack

Australian police arrest ISIS sympathizer who planned shooting attack in popular Melbourne square.

Australian rabbi denies report he does not feel safe there

Rabbi says report on rising anti-Semitism in Australia worrying, and more needs to be done, but he still is 'grateful' to live there.

UN diplomat falls to death in New York

Australian diplomat dies after falling 5 stories while playing 'trust game' telling friend to catch him.

Australian, New Zealand leaders mark 'Battle of Beer Sheva'

Netanyahu joins Australian premier, New Zealand's Governor-General to mark 100th anniversary of battle which led to end of Ottoman rule.

Watch: Israel, Australia sign defense deal

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull visits Israel to mark 100th anniversary of Battle for Be'ersheva.

How do Australian reporters cover Israel?

David Schulberg interviews Gaven Morris, news director at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, regarding media bias against Israel.

Missing Australian woman eaten by crocodile

Elderly woman suffering from Alzheimers vanished on an Australian beach. Her remains were later found inside crocodile.

'BDS is anti-Semitic and racist'

Stuart Robert, a member of parliament from Australia, denounces BDS movement, says it is anti-Semitic and blatantly racist.

Australian Jewish reporter recalls anti-Semitic harassment

Former reporter for Australian edition of Daily Telegraph reveals anti-Semitic harassment she repeatedly suffered from colleague.

Australia:

Deradicalization helpline gets just 5 calls in 2 months

'It cost millions, but few people have called it. One call was a wrong number, other was a parent worried their kid was dating a Muslim.'

Will Australia's postal vote on same-sex marriage be fair?

Australians report stolen and trashed ballots, others boast of voting more than once.

101-year-old Australian man survives cancer

At 101, Bert Collins has survived two World Wars and fought in one, seen 23 prime ministers - and recently won a battle with cancer.

Australian news leaves Israel off the map

Australian national news service defends decision to broadcast a graphic of a map including 'Palestine' - but not Israel.

Not just in Israel: Australia to erect security barriers

Australian PM announces plan to erect security barriers in public spaces to guard against vehicular terror attacks.

Julian Cadman confirmed dead in Barcelona attack

7-year-old Australian boy reported missing after Barcelona attack confirmed dead

Australia:

New plans for synagogue banned by city council

Jewish community plans to resubmit plans for Synagogue banned by city council over fears of terrorist attacks.

Australia releases terror suspect

Australian police release one of four men arrested during counter-terrorism raids last week.

Australian municipality: Don’t blame us for synagogue ban

Waverley Council says it is not to blame for decision to ban synagogue over terror concerns.

Australia charges two men with terror-related offenses

Two men arrested in connection with plot to bring down a plane charged with two counts of planning a terrorist act.

Australian Labor Party votes to recognize a Palestinian state

Left-wing party in New South Wales passes resolution calling on party to recognize PA state before peace is achieved.

Australia foils Islamist-inspired terror attack

Australia arrests four people suspected of plotting to bring down an airplane.

Watch: Hotovely demolishes fake news

Deputy FM handily repulses Australia '60 Minutes' disinformation barrage.

Indigenous people in Australia form group to support Israel

Indigenous Friends of Israel seeks to counter Labor party support for unilateral recognition of PA state without peace.

Australia halts Syria air operations after Russian threat

Russian threat to shoot down coalition aircraft gets results as Australia 'temporarily ceases' air operations in Syria.

3 Jewish teens detained for vandalizing WWI cemetery

Teens topple gravestones in Beersheva cemetery where hundreds of Australian soldiers from WWI are buried.

Israel asked to extradite former principal back to Australia

Jewish woman who says she was molested by her former principal asks Israel to extradite her to face trial in Australia.

Muslims demand tax-funded 'safe spaces' to incite with impunity

Proposal by Australian Muslim group to allow 'safe spaces' for young Muslims to discuss 'inflammatory' issues causes some to think.

ISIS claims Melbourne terror attack

ISIS says attacker in Melbourne, Australia, was one of its soldiers.

Shooting and explosion in possible terror attack in Australia

Explosion, gunfire near Melbourne. Hostage taken by gunman who claims 'this is for ISIS'.

Australian store denies service to Israelis

Australian retailer posts sign saying 'No Israelis served here,' turns Israeli customers away.

North Korea threatens to nuke Australia

North Korea says Australian government may pay for 'towing the US line,' says their program is solely for 'self defense.'

Holocaust denial leaflets strewn at Australian universities

Leaflets distributed at campuses in Melbourne called the Holocaust 'the greatest swindle of all time' and the 'Holohoax.'

Australia names new ambassador to Israel

Chris Cannan to replace Dave Sharma, considered one of the most pro-Israel ambassadors.

Australian probe clears World Vision on Gaza

Australian government finds no evidence that taxpayer money was misused by World Vision in Gaza.

Photos: Purim celebration in Australia

Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges in Melbourne held festive Purim celebrations which begun at the start of Adar.

Israel: Bad experience with international forces

Prime Minister explains during Australia visit he had no objection to Palestinian state - if Israel controls on-ground security.

Netanyahu, Julie Bishop, speak about Iran nuclear deal

PM Netanyahu meets with Australian FM, opposition leader, says visit was 'wonderful,' explains dangers of Iran nuclear agreement.

'Israel is a top priority for Australia's government'

Australian minister says government supports two-state solution, Turnbull's criticism of UN.

The letter Sara Netanyahu received

Netanyahu and First Lady visit 'Moriah' Jewish school in Sydney with Australian Prime Minister.

Anti-Israel protesters in Australia: Netanyahu is a war criminal

Several hundred anti-Israel protesters demonstrate in Sydney against Netanyahu's visit.

Watch: Netanyahu meets with Australian PM and his Cabinet

Netanyahu and Turnbull meet 'to discuss the wide range of opportunities' for cooperation between Israel and Australia.

Netanyahu: I still support pardon for Azariya

Speaking on official Australia trip, PM talks about Azariya case for first time since sentence announced.

Watch: Netanyahu greeted by Sydney's Jewish community

'Your Prime Minister is the greatest friend of Israel," Netanyahu tells Jewish community of Sydney.

'What kind of Palestinian state do you want exactly?'

Netanyahu slams demands by former Australian PMs to recognize Palestinian statehood.

Australian PM reiterates support for two-state solution

In newspaper column ahead of Netanyahu visit, PM Turnbull expresses support for directly negotiated two-state solution.

Watch: Netanyahu lands in Australia

Netanyahu to attend economic conference and meet local Jewish leaders during Australia visit.

Australian anti-Semites protest Netanyahu visit

Protesters slam Netanyahu visit, say he should receive 'red card, not red carpet.'

Netanyahu: Israel's economy is growing

Netanyahu says upcoming Australia visit will help Israel's economy continue to grow, slams Israeli public for not honoring elders.

Netanyahu to fly to Singapore and Australia

Netanyahu to update government on US meetings, travel to Singapore on Sunday.

Australia's FM hints support for alternative to two states

Australia’s Foreign Minister: We support “two-state solution” but the world should recognize “one-state solution” if both sides agree.