This Month
Catalano’s property drama spills into Byron Bay altercation
Police were called to the altercation outside Raes Hotel on Wategos Beach.
Jewish community queries police on ‘bizarre’ antisemitic incidents
NSW Premier Chris Minns has defended labelling discovery of explosives at Dural terrorism, after accusations of “hyperbolic” and “kneejerk” response.
Organised crime not antisemitism behind explosives, graffiti: police
Police believe one organised criminal was behind both the discovery of explosives in a caravan at Dural and multiple crimes directed at Sydney’s Jewish community.
Army truck flips in storm zone as storm kills one
The body of a man swept away in floodwaters was found Saturday afternoon as Queensland and NSW authorities fear the looming flood threat of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Alan Jones charged with 35th offence from 11th alleged victim
The 83-year-old ex broadcaster will return to court next week – with a new indecent assault charge and another alleged victim.
Arrests in NSW, WA over alleged antisemitic and Islamophobic threats
Police have charged a nurse who allegedly threatened Jewish patients, while in WA a 16-year-old who allegedly threatened a mosque was charged for false alarm.
February
PM promises $3.2b for Victorian transport upgrades
Anthony Albanese promised to fund and build an airport railway in Melbourne; Peter Dutton denies insider trading claims. How the day unfolded.
Jewish body seeks healthcare inquiry after ‘vile’ antisemitic video
The peak Jewish body in NSW has called for a wider investigation into discrimination in healthcare after two nurses were stood down for claiming they would refuse to treat and would kill Israeli patients.
How this unlikely trio of mayors is combatting antisemitism
Sydney mayors will meet on Thursday uniting to warn Australia’s social cohesion is at stake amid antisemitic attacks.
CFMEU organiser’s ute firebombed
A CFMEU organiser’s union car was firebombed in the middle of the night just three months after his house was vandalised with the words ‘CFMEU dog’.
January
‘We don’t know where it’ll come from next’: Jews living in fear
Sydney parent Rebecca Tabakoff is “on high alert about everything” after the spate of antisemitic attacks in Sydney.
Explosives in Dural a potential ‘mass casualty’ antisemitic attack
The discovery of explosives with indications they might be used in an antisemitic attack is an ‘escalation’ of earlier incidents.
Antisemitism surge reflects ‘systemic racism’: Palestinian lobby
Australia’s peak Palestinian body condemns recent antisemitic attacks but says media and politicians also need to share blame for fuelling community tensions.
NSW premier warns of escalation in antisemitism
Police say an attack on a synagogue in Sydney’s inner west was attempted arson, and the NSW police commissioner and premier calls on the public to help catch those responsible.
December 2024
‘Ready to burn’: Australians urged to avoid Boxing Day travel
Firefighters are battling blazes across the country and millions of people are being warned to stay alert as the risk of Christmas-week bushfires intensifies.
Allan antisemitism response condemned as ‘too slow’
The Victorian premier is mulling new police powers, as two events in Sydney on Sunday underlined how the war in Gaza is stirring tension in Australia.
‘We need an end to antisemitism’: PM speaks at Sydney Jewish Museum
Anthony Albanese, Allegra Spender speak after Jewish community “outraged and deeply saddened” by Woollahra attack. Follow live updates.
November 2024
Jews fear for safety after anti-Israel graffiti rampage
Police are looking for two people who were caught running away from the scene of an anti-Israel graffiti spree in the heart of Sydney’s Jewish community.
Police charge Alan Jones with 24 offences days before trip to US
The veteran broadcaster was charged with 24 offences against eight alleged victims after an investigation into “sexual touching offences spanning two decades”.
October 2024
PM condemns Iran for Israel missile strike
Anthony Albanese called for a Middle East ceasefire, as he warned that planned pro-Palestinian protests for October 7 would stoke disharmony.