‘Unambiguous Victory’: Australian court rules in favor of Jewish students in antisemitic harassment lawsuit
School in Australia found guilty of racial discrimination for not protecting Jewish students who suffered from antisemitic harassment. By…
How roving rabbis help the few Jews of rural Australia celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Known for its religious outreach, the Chabad movement often sets up outposts in towns with small Jewish populations, but…
Canada, Australia, EU pressure Israel to grant free entry to dual Palestinian citizens
After Israel accepts US demand to allow free entry to Palestinian-Americans, EU, Canada, and Australia make similar demands. By…
8 US Marines remain in a hospital after a fiery aircraft crash killed 3 during drills in Australia
Eight U.S. Marines were injured in a crash of tiltrotor aircraft that killed three of their colleagues of the…
Sex abuser Malka Leifer gets 15-year sentence in Australia
The ultra-Orthodox former principal had managed to avoid extradition from Israel for nearly 13 years. By Batya Jerenberg, World…
Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing students as principal
The former principal of a Jewish girls’ school in Australia was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday…
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Canberra to resume use of term ‘occupied Palestinian territories’
Australian Jewish groups slammed the decision as “inaccurate, ahistorical and counterproductive.” By JNS Australia’s Labor government will resume the…
In remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from a former Israeli chief rabbi
The first such visit in 72 years is a boost for the small but growing community established by Jewish…
Malka Leifer, charged with sexual abuse, to be sentenced in Australia next month
Former principal to receive punishment on August 24 following years-long battle to bring her to trial
UK, Australia and Canada press Israel to reverse approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria
Britain, Australia, and Canada protest Israel’s decision to approve 5,700 new housing units in Judea and Samaria, calling on…
Prosecutor: Malka Leifer faked mental illness to avoid extradition to Australia
At sentencing hearing for ex-principal convicted of sexual abuse, prosecution says fact that she ‘improperly frustrated and delayed extradition…
At sentencing hearing, sisters say Malka Leifer’s sex abuse scarred them ‘forever’
In Australian court following former educator’s conviction on 18 charges, victims detail the trauma; defense attorney claims Leifer is…
Nonprofit founded by Jewish family changes lives in Cambodia
Five young Cambodians assisted by the nonprofit recently spent time in Australia, including attending a Shabbat dinner. By Georgia…
Australia plans to ban swastikas, other Nazi symbols in legislation next week
While most Australian states already ban such Nazi symbols, the federal law would go further by also banning the…
Islamic State-linked Australians held in Syria launch repatriation bid
Save the Children Australia aid group files case on behalf of nine women and 17 children languishing at Al-Hol…
Australian police reopen probe into Jewish school for allegedly helping Leifer flee
Board of Melbourne’s Adass Israel School again being investigated over suspicions it helped now-convicted rapist escape to Israel after…
Most decorated living Aussie soldier murdered unarmed Afghan civilians, judge finds
Federal court dismisses Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation lawsuit against reporters, ruling allegations or war crimes to be substantially true
Australia, New Zealand honor their fallen soldiers on Anzac Day
Dawn services and veterans’ street marches take place across both countries on anniversary of Gallipoli landing; Canberra sounds alarm…
Australian jury convicts Malka Leifer of sexually abusing students as principal
The former principal of a Jewish girls school in Australia was found guilty Monday of sexually abusing two…
Malka Leifer in Australian court as judge weighs sentence after sex abuse conviction
Judge Mark Gamble sets June 28-29 for sentencing following Israeli principal’s conviction on 18 charges relating to sexual abuse…
Australian explorers find ship sunk in WWII with over 1,000 POWs onboard
Montevideo Maru located at depth of 4,000 meters off Philippines island in South China Sea; artifacts, human remains won’t…
Jury deliberation begins in Australian sex abuse trial for Israeli principal Leifer
Proceedings near conclusion after 3 sisters testify against former teacher, who faces 27 charges for acts allegedly committed at…
Australian literary fest hosts Palestinian writers who peddle antisemitic tropes
Adelaide Writers’ Week lambasted for inviting authors who claim Israel harvests Palestinian organs, poisons wells; one calls recent American…
Australia moves to ban Israeli-made countertops linked to lung disease in workers
Those fabricating marble-like Caesarstone are at risk of silicosis due to inhaling dust particles over long term
‘YEmulkas’: Former Kanye fans turn his unwanted merchandise into Jewish objects
A former fan of the rapper, who never wants to wear Yeezy sneakers or t-shirts again, found a new,…
Australians make ‘YEmulkes’ of unwanted Kanye West merch
A former fan of the rapper, who never wants to wear Yeezy sneakers nor t-shirts again, found a new,…
Leifer held victim’s family problems over her head to discourage outcry, court told
In opening statement, Australian prosecutor says former Haredi school principal told student she’d ‘tell everyone’ about her issues at…
Trial of Malka Leifer, accused of sexually abusing her students, starts in Australia
Closed session at Victoria County Court in Melbourne held to select jury; proceedings against ex-principal expected to last roughly…
2 years after extradition from Israel, Malka Leifer’s trial commences in Australia
Closed session at Victoria County Court held to select jury; proceedings against ex-principal accused of abusing her students expected…
Women’s soccer World Cup hosts urge FIFA not to sign Saudi sponsor
Officials in Australia and New Zealand, co-hosts of July tournament, cite Gulf state’s poor women’s rights record in joint…
Sale of Nazi-themed Valentine’s Day merchandise halted in Australia after outrage
Store owner says he thought items would be seen as cheeky fun ‘between couples’; Australia’s Anti-Defamation Commission rejects ‘non-apology’
Kanye West may be banned from Australia over antisemitic rants, government minister says
Ex-billionaire Kanye West could be denied a travel visa to Australia, a senior government official said, where he plans…
Kanye may be barred from Australia over antisemitic remarks, minister says
Education Minister Jason Clare says people refused entry over antisemitism in past, adds rapper must apply for visa like…
New South Wales premier on Nazi costume: ‘You needed to hear the truth from me’
Head of Australian state that includes city of Sydney tells Australian Jewish News the indiscretion at his 21st birthday…
Australian state leader admits wearing Nazi uniform, says he’s ‘deeply ashamed’
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says he wore outfit at his 21st birthday party in ‘terrible decision’; Jewish…
Actress not letting BDS activists ruin her trip to Israel
Australian actress Ruby Rose has since shared on her Instagram Stories multiple posts about antisemitic attacks and anti-Jewish incidents…
WATCH: ‘Saying Merry Christmas worse than congratulating a person for murder’
Australian Salafi scholar Wissam “Abu Ousayd” Haddad told his audience that saying “Merry Christmas” is “more severe and hated…
Australian military says will cease using advanced Israeli technology
The Australian government has informed Israeli defense company Elbit that its military will stop using its Battle Management…
Australia fights UNESCO plan to downgrade Great Barrier Reef from World Heritage site
Australia’s government said Tuesday that it would oppose the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) plan to…
Ben & Jerry’s kashrut in Australia melts away over anti-Israel stance
Australia’s Kashrut Authority announced Wednesday it was removing Ben & Jerry’s products from its list of approved items…
Taking seat at Australian Supreme Court, Orthodox Jew makes history with prayer
Rabbi Marus Solomon became this week the first Orthodox Jewish rabbi to be appointed to an Australian supreme…
Regional alliances can have a global impact
It turns out that good news can come out of Asia, and they may be good for Israel:…
Auschwitz survivor, author Eddie Jaku dies at age 101
Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, who last year published his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth, has died…
Hamas accuses Australia of ‘surrendering to Zionists’ by banning Hezbollah
A day after Australia designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, Hamas condemned the move, saying it viewed “the…
New South Wales becomes Australia’s first state to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition
New South Wales has become the first state or territory in Australia to officially adopt the International Holocaust…
Report: Australia sees 35% jump in antisemitic incidents in single year
Antisemitic incidents rose 35% in the last year with more than 440 recorded cases, including physical assaults and…
University of Melbourne student union passes BDS measure by large margin
Several Jewish and pro-Israel groups signed a joint letter blasting the development, saying students will no longer feel safe…
Australian police offer reward for 1982 ‘cold case’ of Israel consulate bombing
Explosion hit Sydney building on December 23, 1982, an act of ‘international terrorism motivated by Palestinian nationalism’
Australian police offer $1 million to solve 40-year-old bombing of Jewish targets
The Israeli consulate and Jewish Hakoah Club in Sydney were bombed on the same day in 1982, causing multiple…