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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.

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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

Qantas has ordered 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York in about 20 hours.

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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

Foster noted "warning signs that Holocaust survivors, and indeed the Jewish community, recognize because they have seen where such patterns can lead if they're left unchallenged."

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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

A Vodafone worker called an Australian woman a 'dirty Zionist' after getting frustrated while helping her with a device issue, going on to yell 'Free Palestine' and film her without consent.

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Australian PM criticized during visit to scorched Adass Israel Synagogue

"You are late," a person could be heard saying while an additional individual shouted "Does the Prime Minister condemn calls for an intifada against Jews?"

DECEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

Australia forms antisemitism task force after Melbourne synagogue attack

Albanese said that the move comes in response to high-profile violent antisemitic incidents in Australia.

DECEMBER 9, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia PM says suspected synagogue arson appears to be terrorist act

Australian PM calls Melbourne synagogue fire an act of terror and rejects Netanyahu's criticism of his government's policies.

DECEMBER 8, 2024ByREUTERS
Members of the local Jewish community look at the damage of the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Arsonists wound two after setting Melbourne synagogue ablaze

"I have zero tolerance for antisemitism. It has absolutely no place in Australia," Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByCOREY TUSAK, MATHILDA HELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the local Jewish community look at the damage of the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Antisemitic incidents rose in Australia by over 300% since October 7 - report

A few days prior to the EJAC report that revealed date on 2,061 anti-Jewish incidents since October 7 2023, the Australian parliament held an inquiry on campus antisemitism.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
A PRO-PALESTINIAN rally is held outside Sydney Opera House, last month. From Sydney to New York, thousands called for the genocide of millions of Jews, celebrating October 7 as an act of defiance against evil.

'Jews kill babies': Chabad facilities in Melbourne targeted by vandalism

The rabbi's wife stated, “While I felt shaken and shocked, I am also now inspired to continue our work promoting Judaism with pride. 

NOVEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"Free Gaza" graffiti in Melbourne, Australia.

Jewish community chase out pro-Palestinian protest outside Melbourne synagogue

Victoria Police arrested two individuals and no charges have been laid, according to the Herald Sun.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, EYAL GREEN
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Pro-Jewish protesters look out towards a pro-Palestine encampment and protesters at The University Of Sydney on May 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia

‘Dirty f***ing filthy Jew’: Israeli backpackers harassed by pro-Palestinian shopkeeper in Australia

The Israelis reportedly left the shop quickly but the shopkeeper was said to have followed them outside with her shovel raised. The backpackers recorded the incident.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A shopkeeper at Flinders Tobacco, Queensland, Australia, calls a customer a 'dirty f***ing Jew' outside the shop. November 23, 2024.

‘Grinch’ pro-Palestinian protesters force cancelation of Melbourne Christmas tradition 

The protest entitled ‘Crash the Christmas Windows’ was planned by anti-war activist Amy Settal, according to the Guardian. 

NOVEMBER 15, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lighted in Washington, December 3, 2013.

'Heil Hitler' shouted at five Jewish schoolgirls on public transport in Melbourne 

One of the girl's mothers said it was disgusting that 80 years after the Holocaust, her daughter was being subjected to such horror.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Yarra Trams Tram adorned with the art piece by the Late Dr. Deacon on June 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.