Australia

Axed children’s hospital event would have endangered Jewish staff, Australian doctor tells 'Post'

Dr Doron Samuell asked that RCH cancel the panel after concerns it would create a hostile environment for Jewish clinicians amid rising antisemitism in Australia.

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Demonstrators hold placards and flags as they take part in the 'Nationwide March for Palestine' protest in Sydney, Australia, August 24, 2025. Picture taken through glass.

One charged after Bondi brawl between anti-Israel, pro-Israel protesters

 Alex Ryvchin.

Dover Heights vandalism targeted Jewish leader, Australian police confirm after mastermind charged

UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro last year. While Hamas sits in defiance, the world hands it a diplomatic prize, the writer charges.

The West's recognition of Palestinian state rewards Hamas for terror - opinion


Researchers formally describe a marsupial likely gone before we knew it

A researcher said: “We’ve named a new fossil species and two new woylie subspecies, but sadly many were already extinct before we even knew they existed.”

Illustration of the Bettong.

Australia to spend $1.1 billion on Anduril undersea drone fleet

Anduril began working with Australia's defense force on the development of the Ghost Shark in 2022

An Anduril Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) is displayed at the Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Kuttabul, in Sydney, Australia, September 10, 2025

Mastermind, accomplice charged for antisemitic attacks across Sydney, may link to wider network

Other suspects were arrested in relation to the Mount Sinai College incident, and were allegedly part of a criminal network orchestrating a series of antisemitic incidents across the state.

 Vandals at the Inner West Newtown Synagogue in Sydney on Saturday morning.

Where is the Israeli flag at the Australian flag display? Stolen, says Canberra

Israel’s envoy in Australia called it “outrageous” that the flag remains absent from Canberra’s display, weeks after it was vandalized and stolen.

A photo from the X/Twitter account of Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, showing a missing Israeli flag at the International Flag Display in Australia.

Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns

After talks with allies, including the United States, on how to assert more control over borders, Britain's new interior minister, Shabana Mahmood, agreed to the principles at a meeting in London.

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, following his first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Tune into today's top stories: Six killed in Jerusalem shooting, Bondi Beach brawl

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor - the top stories, clear and concise.

The scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.

Anti, pro-Israel protests clash in brawl on Australia's Bondi Beach

Pro-Israel group Lions of Zion organized the counter protest, stating in a Friday Instagram post that they would not allow "hate" or "support for terror" to be brought into their "backyard."

A pro-Palestinian rally in Australia.

Australian leaders vow action against Antisemitism at CAM Mayors Conference

Over 250 local leaders, representing nearly 100 municipal councils, convened to turn concern into action

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate addressing the Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism, Sept. 3, 2025, in the Gold Coast, Australia.

Surfer dies after shark bite at Sydney beach

The death is the first in a shark attack in Australia's most populous city since February 2022.

 Canadian tourist loses both hands in Turks and Caicos shark attack. Illustration.

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over antisemitic arson attacks

"The accusation of antisemitism against Iran is ridiculous and baseless," Baghaei said, adding that Tehran does not welcome the deterioration in bilateral relations with Canberra.

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

Australia at a crossroads: From the Opera House to the August marches - opinion

Australia can continue down this path, where grievance and division define our national life, or we can reclaim unity before it is too late.

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD placards and flags as they take part in a Nationwide March for Palestine in Sydney last week. This is not a fringe issue anymore; it is the mainstreaming of extremism in Australian streets, the writer maintains.