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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative
A Qantas A350-1000ULR arrives at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport on July 24, 2026 after a 19 hour and 13 minutes delivery flight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France.

Airbus jet flies record-breaking 24-hour flight in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise

PEOPLE ATTEND a vigil organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad UK to honour victims of the Bondi attack in Sydney and mark the second night of Hanukkah, in London, Britain, December 15, 2025.

Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack

A man walks past a graffiti reading "Oct 7, do it again”' on a retail store in Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2025.

Elderly disabled Jewish woman subjected to antisemitic abuse inside Melbourne Vodafone store


Authorities arrest man for setting fire to Melbourne synagogue, are 'unsure' if linked to terrorism

Detectives will continue to investigate the man’s intent and ideology to determine if the incident constitutes terrorism, Victoria Police announced.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Violence in Melbourne: Attempted synagogue arson, Israeli-owned restaurant attacked

At the time of the attempted arson attack, 20 people were inside the synagogue. Protesters then went to Israeli chef Eyal Shani's restaurant and threw chairs and glassware at patrons.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Combat Antisemitism Movement Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti Attack

The Attack took place at Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne, and CAM Urges Mayors to Take Stronger Action

 Australian flag in Victoria

Victoria man charged for antisemitic death threats against Australian lawmakers

The 33-year-old allegedly contacted a New South Wales MP several times between January 16 and 18, issuing threats and anti-Jewish abuse.

 Policemen in central Melbourne, Australia, November 9, 2018.

NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026

Commissioner Goodell: "Expanding to Melbourne underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth."

 NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026.

Jewish and Israeli leaders propose North American venue for 2025 hockey championship

This move comes after Australia's ice hockey federation recently canceled the planned international tournament, alluding to safety concerns linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.

 ISRAEL'S NATIONAL hockey team hopes to compete at the Division IIA World Championships, though the location of the tournament is still up in the air after Australia backed out of hosting, reportedly due to the blue-and-white's participation.

Man leading Victoria neo-Nazi protest arrested

The 29-year-old presented himself at a police station after police searched his home in connection to the around 20 people who raised antisemitic banners at a Parliament House protest.

 Swastika painted onto an Australian road.

Symbolic gestures won't remedy antisemitism, genuine actions will - opinion

Symbolic gestures, while important, are not always sufficient to overcome deep-seated grievances. Genuine reconciliation requires consistent actions that address underlying issues.

AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER Anthony Albanese speaks in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra last month. Many Australian Jews view him as, at best, unsympathetic to Israel and, at worst, indifferent to the rise of antisemitism, says the writer.

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

The group leader claimed that Jews may have set fire to the synagogue in Melbourne in early December.

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

Grapevine December 11, 2024: Dereliction of duty Down Under

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ITAN DONITZ (left) and Daniel Chamovitz.