Australia

Australian judge rejects IHRA antisemitism definition, rules ‘F*** Israel’ graffiti not antisemitic

Australian man, Mohommed Farhat, carried out a series of vandalism offenses in November 2024, including spray-painting slogans such as “PKK,” “PKK coming” and “F*** Israel” on vehicles and buildings.

 A PRO-ISRAEL rally takes place at The University of Sydney last year.
A man blows the shofar in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 17, 2025

Elul teaches us a Jewish lesson: The last siren has not sounded - opinion

Robotic arm lifting vegetable pot with digital display, Automated farming. 3D illustration

Australian investors eye Israel’s agritech innovation boom

Screenshot of an Irish man who threatened to "put a bullet in your head" to Jewish tourists in a grocery store in France.

Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler


Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead

The vaccine rollout will begin in the "coming days and weeks," with an initial focus on priority species in captivity, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters in Canberra.

A H5 bird flu notice is displayed at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026.

Reasonable individuals pay a price for standing up for Jews – opinion

A non-Jewish minority, including Boy George, Douglas Murray, and Mosab Hassan Yousef, stick to their principles, exemplifying true moral courage

British author and conservative political commentator Douglas delivers a speech during an evening against the rise of antisemitism in Europe in Paris in 2024.

Israeli dealcoholization technology powers best non-alcoholic wine award in US competition

The SOLOS division specializes in producing no- and low-alcohol beverages using dealcoholization and aroma-recovery technology without compromising quality.

SOLOS offices.

Australia investigates near-miss collision of two planes on tarmac at Sydney airport

"Both aircraft were stopped abruptly," the transport safety bureau said in a statement.

A Qatar Airways plane, carrying Australian women and children returning from Syrian refugee camps where they have been staying since the Islamic State's demise, lands at the airport in Melbourne on May 26, 2026.

After October 7 and Bondi massacre, seven Australian friends answered Israel's call to serve

The friends had arrived in the IDF via different routes. One told me about the influence of Bnei Akiva, another of family history, friends who had already served. Oct. 7, was central for all seven.

Masa Kumta ceremony: Soldiers receive their light-green berets as part of the IDF's Nahal Brigade, marking the end of months of combat training.

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram told industry leaders that Israel aims to expand domestic production, innovation, and defense exports.

Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat

"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.

Seven injured, two hospitalized after building collapse in central area of Sydney, Australia

Footage from Australian television network Seven showed the collapsed wall of a large building that the channel said was located near a construction site.

ABC said that three Fire and Rescue teams were at the scene.

Australian appeal judge rules video recording of Bankstown nurses' antisemitic threats admissible

An Australian appeals court ruled that an unedited video of two former nurses making antisemitic threats may be presented as evidence at trial.

Two Australian nurses who were suspended for saying they would, and have already killed Israeli pateints, February 12, 2025.

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative