Wave of attacks on Sydney's Jewish and Muslim communities points to 'serious issues with racism', anti-Semitism historians say
On Friday, anti-Semitic graffiti was reported in Sydney. Hours later, Islamophobic graffiti was found. Jewish historians say the trend is in line with a complex issue underlying Australian society.
Sydney antisemitic attacks: Cars torched, homes of Jewish community attacked
A series of antisemitic attacks occurred in Sydney’s Dover Heights. Vehicles were defaced, set alight, and hateful graffiti vandalized a former Jewish community leader’s home. The incidents have led to increased security and government promises to strengthen hate crime laws.
Former home of Jewish leader vandalised, cars torched in Sydney
A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was vandalised on Friday morning and two cars were set on fire, with one spray painted with an antisemitic slur, Australian authorities said.
ACMA investigates anti-Israel radio station hosted by NSW public servant who called Zionists 'sub-human' after Sky News exposé
A Sydney radio station is being investigated by the media regulator after a number of complaints were made about anti-Israel content first exposed by Sky News.
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Sydney Uni academics request human rights watchdog throw out complaint of antisemitism
The complainants simply don't have a case,' says a pair of academics accused of antisemitism over comments made following the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Allawah synagogue in southern Sydney vandalised with swastikas, Jewish community leaders call for swift action
Police say the incident at the Allawah synagogue is believed to have happened in the early hours of Friday morning.
Australia pulls out of hosting ice hockey tournament featuring Israel citing safety concerns
Australia’s ice hockey federation has pulled out of hosting a lower-tier men's world championship event featuring Israel’s national team citing security concerns.
Sydney man Zack Shacharprays for hostage cousin Naama Levy, snatched by Hamas
As Hamas accepts a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the anxious family of Naama Levy, who was abducted from the IDF surveillance base at Nahal Oz near the Gaza–Israel barrier during the October 7 atrocities,
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Australian cops say vandals who defaced Sydney synagogue also tried to burn it
Newtown synagogue, which was covered in swastikas, was also target of attempted arson, says New South Wales premier, blasting 'escalation' in antisemitism
‘Unkosher: Suggesting Israel has forfeited its right to exist is obscene
A few weeks ago a senior executive at one of Australia’s great sandstone universities, a person I have known for several decades, asked me whether it was OK to civilly discuss – and even advocate for – a one-state solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
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Sydney electric bike sharing program is ‘billboard’ for antisemitism — report
Anti-Israel graffiti and swastikas daubed on bicycles in Jewish neighborhoods of Australian city for over a year; community leaders accuse operator Lime of not tackling problem
Australia cancels international ice hockey tournament, media says over Israel safety threat
Australia's ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had cancelled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.