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3 US Marines killed in helicopter crash in Australia
3 dead, 5 in serious condition after helicopter crashes during war games exercise on Melville Island north of Australia.
Australia: Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years in prison
In April, a jury found Leifer guilty on 18 of 27 counts related to sexual abuse of two young high school students.
Australia resumes using term 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'
In reversal of decade-old policy, Australia adopts more strident line against Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.
Tasmania synagogue gets rare visit from former chief rabbi
In Australia’s remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, a former Israeli chief rabbi.
Australia moves toward banning Nazi symbols in wake of neo-Nazi incidents
Legislation would bar use of Nazi symbols on clothing, flags and websites and in other domain
Head of Australia’s spy agency warns of neo-Nazi recruitment
Intelligence chief tells parliamentary inquiry that emboldened far-right groups are expanding public recruitment efforts.
Australian Senate panel recommends Nazi symbol ban
Opposition leader calls on federal government to immediately introduce legislation to ban Nazi symbols.
Australia exploring direct flights from Sydney to Tel Aviv
NSW premier tells Yom Ha’atzmaut audience his government is working on the flights as option instead of departing from Melbourne.
Inquiry hears Australia has failed to act on Nazi symbols
Parliamentary committee told by community leaders that country is decades behind other nations in legislating ban on Nazi symbols.
Australia to ban recreational vape
Responding to vaping 'epidemic,' Australian Health Min. bans disposable vapes, promises crackdown on non-prescription products.
Australian Jews outraged after Adelaide university rejects IHRA definition
University, whose student magazine called for 'Death to Israel,' under fire for not consulting with Jewish leaders before rejecting IHRA.
Australian Jewish leader blasts Hitler birthday party at family restaurant
Nazis openly celebrating Hitler's 134th birthday at restaurant in Melbourne sparks outrage and call for action.
Australian National University blasted for rejecting IHRA antisemitism definition
Canberra university denounced by community leaders for not consulting Jewish students and ignoring threat of modern antisemitism.
Celebrating Passover 8.7 thousand miles away from home
Rivka and Shifra, volunteers from Jerusalem spending the year in Australia, discuss the challenge of spending the holidays away from home.
Queensland moves to ban swastika tattoos
Australian state follows New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania in legislating ban on hate symbol tattoos.
Report into Australian midair crash that killed 4 finds pilot not aware of other copter
Investigation into deadly midair tourist helicopter collision raises questions about whether helicopter signalled it was taking off.
Australian politicians pledge money for religious safety
New South Wales incumbent premier and opposition leader pledge during election to increase security funding by millions.
Australian Jews slam Nazi party game aimed at kids available in Melbourne stores
'I Would Kill Hitler' game for ages 14 and up described by Jewish leader as dangerous Holocaust trivialization.
Fish rain down from sky in Australian outback town
Bizarre weather event hits remote outback town for at least third time, leaving resident stunned.
Australian government faces hurdle banning Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Senate committee recommends listing IRGC as terror entity but current provision of criminal code makes ban unlikely.
Australian Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas
Police open hate crime investigation after headstones at New South Wales cemetery defaced with swastikas and paint.
Antisemitic incidents in Australia have nearly doubled in last two years
Annual report finds that antisemitic acts, especially neo-Nazi activities, remain an ongoing concern for Australian Jewish community.
University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.
Australian minister: Kanye West may not be suitable for a visa due to antisemitic remarks
Australia's Minister for Education says his country may deny controversial rapper a visa due to his recent antisemitic statements.
Western Australia to ban public display of Nazi symbols
Legislation will ban the display and possession of Nazi symbols, including flags, clothing and tattoos.
Australian Jews outraged at Nazi items for sale at antiques fair
Jewish community in Gold Coast demands answers after discovering that stall at collectibles event was selling disturbing Nazi memorabilia.
NSW premier apologizes for wearing Nazi uniform at 21st birthday party
Dominic Perrottet describes decision from two decades ago as 'grave error' that has left him 'deeply ashamed.'
Australian Jewish org urges Nazi auction items be donated to museum
Auction of hundreds of Nazi items takes place in Queensland, including album of concentration camp photos that sells for $25,000.
The Rabbanit of the Australian army: I get up at 4:30 to study Gemara
Yehudit Levitan believes Judaism is a living and vibrant religion and Orthodox women in leadership positions can strengthen connection to it
Tasmanian AG urges passage of ban on public display of swastikas
Tasmania holding public consultation on legislation to criminalize the public display of Nazi symbols.
Swastika spray painted in Melbourne week before Nazi symbol ban
Australian Jewish leader calls acts of antisemitism attempts to ramp up hatred before swastika ban goes into effect.
Australian school accused of fostering culture of antisemitism
Sydney school slammed by NSW Jewish Board of Deputies for 'troubling' incidents of antisemitism.
Australia places new sanctions on Iran for human rights violations
Jewish community org applauds sanctions but urges government to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity.
$1m reward for information on 1982 Australia bombing attacks
Police believe one suspect is still in Australia, hope reward will encourage public to come forward.
Where is Jewish Leadership?
The Israeli leadership, unfortunately, does not argue its case well in the hostile international arena. Op-ed:
Victorian premier blasted for calling political opponents ‘Nazis’
Leader of Australian state claims opposition party 'actively supporting' Nazis a week before election.
Western Australia Jewish leaders renew call for swastika ban
Perth auction house sale of Nazi memorabilia leads to calls to ban swastika and sale of Third Reich items to individuals.
Australian deputy Liberal leader’s signs defaced with swastikas
Suburban Melbourne businesses displaying politician's posters also vandalized.
Roth confounds UN, USA & Australia: Two-State solution “is gone”
The blinkered approach by the UN, USA and Australia has seen them refusing to even discuss the merits of a new alternative solution. Op-ed.
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