The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/melbourne/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Melbourne | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/melbourne/ 32 32 Man wanted for Melbourne synagogue firebombing arrested in Iraq — Australian police https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-wanted-for-melbourne-synagogue-firebombing-arrested-in-iraq-australian-police/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:40:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733414 Commissioner says arrested man was national security threat and 'number one priority'; Australian authorities previously traced attack's funding to Iran's IRGC

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]]> Victoria premier booed at Melbourne vigil amid ire at Labor party over Bondi attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/victoria-premier-booed-at-melbourne-vigil-amid-ire-at-labor-party-over-bondi-attack/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:27:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712984 Jacinta Allan heckled while attending Hanukkah candle lighting and memorial at local synagogue, day after deadly antisemitic terror shooting at Jewish event in Syndey

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]]> Judge rules mental illness, not antisemitism, drove Melbourne synagogue arsonist https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-rules-mental-illness-not-antisemitism-drove-melbourne-synagogue-arsonist/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:48:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3696452 Australian magistrate sentences Angelo Loras to 4 months in jail, less than time he's already served, for setting fire to East Melbourne Synagogue with congregants inside in July

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]]> Australia condemns neo-Nazi-linked rally of ‘hate’ as thousands march against immigration https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-condemns-neo-nazi-linked-rally-of-hate-as-thousands-march-against-immigration/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:54:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630928 March for Australia says immigration tearing apart social fabric, causing economic distress; protesters seen clashing with police, who reportedly use pepper spray

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]]> Israeli man says Melbourne salon owner called him ‘baby killer’ and kicked him out https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-says-melbourne-salon-owner-called-him-baby-killer-and-kicked-him-out/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:41:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3623358 Man says he intends to take legal action after woman queried his accent, asked if he served in the IDF, then told him to leave; pro-Israel group holds protest outside

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]]> Malka Leifer said moved to solitary after alleged sexual assault on fellow inmate https://www.timesofisrael.com/malka-leifer-said-moved-to-solitary-over-alleged-sexual-assault-in-australian-prison/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:48:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617450 Leifer, former Jewish school principal convicted of rape, reportedly caught on camera sexually assaulting a younger prisoner in Australian jail

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]]> Anonymous video claims Melbourne arson attack on Israel-linked company, threatens workers https://www.timesofisrael.com/anonymous-video-claims-melbourne-arson-attack-on-israel-linked-company-threatens-workers/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:50:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597542 In tirade against Israel, Australia and US, masked figure says cell set fire to cars at Lovitt Technologies 10 days ago over supply of parts for planes, warns of further action

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]]> Australian Jews feel ‘very unsafe’ amid surging attacks, warns antisemitism envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-jews-feel-very-unsafe-amid-surging-attacks-says-antisemitism-envoy/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:18:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3594954 Jillian Segal says antisemitism at 'tipping point,' urges cutting funding for universities that fail to protect Jewish students, screening non-citizens for extremism, monitoring media for fairness

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]]> After brief hiatus, antisemitism in Australia rears head with Melbourne attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-brief-hiatus-antisemitism-in-australia-rears-head-with-melbourne-attacks/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:46:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591824 While government seems to be taking anti-Jewish threats more seriously, hate speech is becoming more normalized, community leaders say

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]]> Man charged with setting fire to Melbourne synagogue as police probe terror motive https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-charged-with-setting-fire-to-melbourne-synagogue-as-police-probe-terror-motive/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:50:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591719 Angelo Loras, 34, of Sydney, who describes himself as Iranian, suspected of starting blaze at entrance to East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation building while 20 people were inside

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]]> Israeli restaurant attacked, synagogue torched within minutes of each other in Melbourne https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-restaurant-attacked-synagogue-torched-within-minutes-of-each-other-in-melbourne/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:13:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591228&preview=true&preview_id=3591228 Anti-Israel mob chants 'Death to the IDF' while hurling furniture through 'Miznon' window; suspect sets entrance of historic synagogue on fire; 20 people inside evacuate unscathed

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]]> Australian political rivals pledge to rebuild Melbourne’s firebombed synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-political-rivals-pledge-to-rebuild-melbournes-firebombed-synagogue/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3505482 Both the ruling Labour Party and the opposition Liberals say they'll spend more than $20 million, with combating antisemitism a hot-button issue in May elections

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]]> Australian synagogue graffitied with swastikas in latest antisemitic attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-synagogue-graffitied-with-swastikas-in-latest-antisemitic-attack/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:40:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3456602&preview=true&preview_id=3456602 'Hitler on top' scrawled on wall of building; authorities denounce 'appalling, hate-filled vandalism

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]]> ‘Jews hate freedom’: One suspect named after neo-Nazis rally at Melbourne parliament https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-hate-freedom-one-suspect-named-after-neo-nazis-rally-at-melbourne-parliament/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444780 Police working to ID and arrest additional suspects who chanted Nazi-era slogans outside Victoria's Parliament House, in protest of proposed laws clamping down on antisemitism

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]]> Australian police special operation probes increased antisemitic attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/australian-police-special-operation-probing-increased-antisemitic-attacks/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:50:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437320 String of incidents, including the torching of a synagogue in Melbourne, prompt authorities to launch dedicated investigation into assaults on Jews

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