Racism
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- Indigenous
The shocking racist history behind this Metro Tunnel station name
George Arden was a racist who called Indigenous people violent, ignorant savages. The state government is naming a train station after him.
- Carolyn Webb
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- Opinion
- Religion
Naming a Jewish baby is an act of faith – especially now
As I prepare to welcome a new soul into our family, I pray they will grow up in an Australia where they can wear their identity with pride and without fear.
- Nomi Kaltmann
Mystery over rusty bullet found outside burnt-out synagogue
Police are investigating a rusty bullet that was found directly outside the scene of Friday’s arson attack.
- Ashleigh McMillan and Brittany Busch
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli president urges Albanese to crack down on antisemitism in firebombing’s wake
Isaac Herzog spoke personally with the prime minister to tell Australian leaders to take “firm and strong” action to protect the Jewish community.
- Paul Sakkal, James Massola and Matthew Knott
‘This is an attack on all Jews in Melbourne’: Leaders reeling after attack
Jewish leaders say tolerance for antisemitic campaigns, protest and abuse should have ended months before Friday’s arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
- Chip Le Grand
As it happened: Melbourne synagogue Adass Israel in Ripponlea torched in early morning firebombing; prime minister, leaders condemn attack
The arson squad is investigating an attack on a synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Catch up on our coverage for Friday, December 6.
- Elissa Goldstein and Hanna Mills Turbet
Who are the members of the Adass Israel community?
The Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east, which was firebombed in the early hours of Friday, is a central meeting point for prayer and study for this ultra-orthodox Jewish group.
- Benjamin Preiss
What Harry Triguboff really thinks about local councils and Chinese migrants
The 91-year-old Meriton boss said council staff should be given bonuses if they approved more development applications before making incendiary remarks about Chinese migrants.
- Anthony Segaert
- Opinion
- Protests
It looks like the latest form of protest, and Lidia Thorpe is its master
There will always be a place for protest, but people listen most when respect is on board.
- Jacqueline Maley
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- Political leadership
Senate votes to suspend Thorpe for a day over her paper-throwing rant
The firebrand senator threw papers at Pauline Hanson after fellow independent Fatima Payman launched a furious attack on the One Nation leader, calling her racist.
- David Crowe
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