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The targeted attack on Jewish people in Bondi and its aftermath

SBS News – Mourners have placed flowers and other tributes at Bondi Pavilion since last Sunday’s attack. Source: AAP / Bianca De Marchi

The targeted attack on Jewish people during the first day of a Hannukah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14th December 2025 has been condemned by a wide range of community leaders and organisations, political parties and humanitarian agencies.  Continue reading The targeted attack on Jewish people in Bondi and its aftermath

Inner West residents call on the Inner West Council’s Mayor to withdraw from sham antisemitism summit

Local pressure grows on Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne to withdraw form sham antisemitism summit.

Mayors and councillors around Australia are being offered free flights, accommodation, and meals to attend a Gold Coast “antisemitism summit” from 3–5 September 2025. The summit is backed by far-right pro-Israel political groups.  Continue reading Inner West residents call on the Inner West Council’s Mayor to withdraw from sham antisemitism summit

Universities’ definition of anti-Semitism destined to stifle fundamental freedoms and rights

Australia’s universities have announced that  they will adopt a new definition of antisemitism on campuses following the Senate’s Inquiry into Anti-Semitism at Australian Universities. The inquiry which received over 600 submissions, recommended that higher education providers “closely align” with the contested International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition.    Continue reading Universities’ definition of anti-Semitism destined to stifle fundamental freedoms and rights