The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Australia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/australia/ 32 32 With Australia awash in antisemitism, a Jewish cleaner scrubs off Melbourne’s swastikas for free https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-australia-awash-in-antisemitism-a-jewish-cleaner-scrubs-off-melbournes-swastikas-for-free/ Sat, 30 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824130 Heshy Adelist says calls surged after Oct. 7, leading him to spend 1,000-plus hours removing hateful graffiti and send multiple submissions to Australia’s antisemitism commission

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]]> Witnesses at Australian antisemitism inquiry targeted with online hatred https://www.timesofisrael.com/witnesses-at-australian-antisemitism-inquiry-targeted-with-online-hatred/ Tue, 26 May 2026 07:47:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830609 Head of royal commission says Jewish people who gave evidence to forum have been subjected to online 'harassment and intimidation'; one case referred to police

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]]> Australia’s spy chief: Antisemitism was left unchecked after Oct. 7, became normalized https://www.timesofisrael.com/australias-spy-chief-antisemitism-left-unchecked-after-oct-7-became-normalized/ Mon, 25 May 2026 08:15:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3829894 Testifying to inquiry into Bondi massacre, ASIO head says lack of response to hatred 'gave more permission for violence,' some celebrated the Hamas onslaught before Israel responded

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]]> Daily Briefing May 21 – Royal Commission: Antisemitism soars across Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-21-royal-commission-antisemitism-soars-across-australia/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:30:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827584&preview=true&preview_id=3827584 Melbourne-based writer Nomi Kaltmann weighs in from Melbourne on Australia's emotional, ongoing Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

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]]> Australia bans neo-Nazi organization under new law criminalizing hate groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-bans-neo-nazi-organization-under-new-law-criminalizing-hate-groups/ Fri, 15 May 2026 08:21:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824064 National Socialist Network is second group to be banned under the law, after Islamist movement Hizb ut-Tahrir was outlawed in March

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]]> Giving chilling testimony, Australian Jews unsure antisemitism inquiry can bring change https://www.timesofisrael.com/giving-chilling-testimony-australian-jews-unsure-antisemitism-inquiry-can-bring-change/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819056 Royal commission launched after Bondi massacre hears accounts of harassment, threats and fear as Jewish community fears unprecedented post-Oct. 7 surge in hate could be here to stay

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]]> Despite mayor’s cancellation, ‘Globalize the intifada’ event proceeds in Sydney https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-mayors-cancellation-globalize-the-intifada-event-proceeds-in-sydney/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:25:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817084 The event, barred from state-council house due to fears it would cause violence, held in a park instead, attracts small crowd

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]]> Australian Jews recount harrowing stories at Bondi massacre inquiry’s 1st public hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-jews-recount-harrowing-stories-in-1st-public-hearing-in-inquiry-into-bondi-massacre/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:52:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815801 Royal commission head laments surge in antisemitic attacks since Hamas onslaught sparked Gaza war; daughter of Sydney victim says shooting shattered happy childhood memories from beach where her parents first met

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]]> Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack teaches valuable lessons to volunteer medics https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-hanukkah-terror-attack-teaches-valuable-lessons-to-volunteer-medics/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:41:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813048 Clinical lead of volunteer Jewish first responder charity urges communities to prepare themselves for disasters based on findings from attack, as it improved ability to respond

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]]> ‘Safe haven’: Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia thank supporters https://www.timesofisrael.com/safe-haven-iranian-soccer-players-who-sought-asylum-in-australia-thank-supporters/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:23:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804008 Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, the only two members of the team who ultimately remained behind, say they hope to continue their sporting careers in new home

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]]> Australian court overturns law clamping down on protests in wake of Bondi massacre protest law https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-court-strikes-down-post-bondi-massacre-protest-law-as-unconstitutional/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:16:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803380 Judge rules measure unconstitutional; pro-Palestinian plaintiff claimed NSW government sought to 'rip up our democratic rights to protest'; State Premier Chris Minns stands by decision to limit demos

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]]> Israeli lab decodes the building talents of a tropical ant https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-lab-decodes-the-building-talents-of-a-tropical-ant/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:39:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3792340 Scientists at the Weizmann Institute use time-lapse tech and geometry to probe the collective cognitive unit of weaver ants

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]]> At Australia’s biggest mosque, Albanese heckled as ‘putrid dog, genocide supporter’ for Israel stance https://www.timesofisrael.com/albanese-heckled-as-putrid-dog-genocide-supporter-for-israel-stance-during-mosque-visit/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:43:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782888 PM hails event as 'incredibly positive,' says some of the anger from worshipers stemmed from designation of Hizb ut-Tahrir as a terror group

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]]> Three more members of Iran’s national soccer team leave asylum in Australia https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-more-members-of-irans-national-soccer-team-leave-asylum-in-australia/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:44:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778146 Seven members of visiting women's team sought asylum after state media called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to sing anthem during Asian Cup match; three remain in Australia

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]]> Iran women soccer players evacuate safe house in Australia after location revealed https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-women-soccer-players-evacuate-safe-house-in-australia-after-location-revealed/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:23:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775181 One out of seven members who sought asylum changes her mind, informs the Iranian embassy of where they are staying; Video shows chaos as guards try stop defections

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