Australia

Jewish musical group performs song in Hebrew in historic Australia Day concert in Sydney

It marked the first time Hebrew has been sung at the iconic Opera House Forecourt in any concert setting, and also the first time a Jewish song has been performed at the Australia Day Live concert.

SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.
Alexander Kleytman zl helping another Jew lay tefillin.

Beyond the Headlines: Alexander’s Story

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026.

‘Invasion Day’ rallies mark Australia Day as anti-immigration protests also held

Sydney musicians pay tribute to Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter.

Song honors Bondi attack hero: Jewish musicians from Sydney in praise of Ahmed al-Ahmed


New South Wales advances post-Bondi Beach massacre bills amid pro-Palestinian protests

The Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed through three readings in the Legislative Assembly on Monday and was amended by the Legislative Council.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a condolence motion following the shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in the Legislative Assembly at Parliament House in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025.

Police officer injured in Bondi Beach massacre wakes from coma, another discharged from hospital

Constable Scott Dyson awoke from his medically induced coma for the first time on Tuesday. The officer had been in a coma since the terrorist attack in Bondi Beach.

Constable Scott Dyson awoke from his medically induced coma after the Bondi Beach massacre.

Australia's NSW to ban terror symbols, curb protests in wake of Bondi Beach terror shooting

The terrorism and other legislation amendment bill is expected to clear the upper house of the New South Wales parliament on Tuesday.

CCTV footage shows Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram carrying items wrapped in blankets in New South Wales, Australia, in this still image taken from a court document released December 22, 2025

Even the heavens began to cry with us: A United Hatzalah medic's experience in Sydney - opinion

A heavy rain washed over Sydney as the community mourned following the Bondi Beach attack.

UNITED HATZALAH delegation team members visit the wounded in a Sydney hospital following the terror attack earlier this month.

The day everything changed for Jewish Australians - opinion

The Bondi Beach attack on December 14 changed everything for Jewish Australians, revealing hate, heroism, and choices that shape their future.

An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Jihad against Jews: The emergence of a new wave of Islamist-feueled antisemitic terror - opinion

Taken together, the fatwas, extremist preaching, ISIS directives, and rising street-level incitement demonstrate the emergence of a new wave of jihadism that explicitly targets Jews worldwide.

 Wissam Haddad, also known as Abu Oysayd.

Australia to invite President Herzog for visit 'as soon as possible' following Bondi Beach attack

PM Anthony Albanese said Australia’s governor general will invite President Isaac Herzog to visit, as the two discussed the Bondi Beach terror attack and rising antisemitism.

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Bondi gunmen condemned ‘Zionist’ actions prior to attack, threw bombs that failed to detonate

The video description was included in newly released documents from the Local Court of New South Wales on Monday as part of the case against the surviving attacker, Naveed Akram.

Community members gather outside of Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia sets eyes on Hizb ut-Tahrir, neo-Nazis for post-Bondi ‘hate organization’ list

The new proscription, part of a package of counter antisemitism legislative measures in the wake of the Bondi Beach massacre, would make it a criminal offense to join and support hate organizations.

A group of extremists of the National Socialist Network (White Australia) march through Ballarat with a banner that reads "AUSTRALIA FOR THE WHITE MAN."

‘Parasites:’ University of Sydney staffer charged for harassing Jewish attendees at holiday event

The University of Sydney staffer had allegedly yelled antisemitic comments at Jewish students and staff, with a video showing her calling Sukkot celebrants "parasites."

A University of Sydney staff member was suspended after allegedly harassing Jewish students and staff holding a Sukkot holiday event on campus last Thursday, calling students "parasites."