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Online hate report exposes ‘overt effort to normalise antisemitism’
Centuries-old tropes and conspiracy theories are becoming the norm in Australia after arson attacks and an antisemitism report triggered a torrent of hate, a study says.
- Chip Le Grand
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‘Now we can all exhale’: Synagogue replaces darkness of hate with light
Still reeling from an alleged arson attack barely a week ago, East Melbourne Synagogue threw open its doors to all faiths and all-comers in a Friday night ritual to heal.
- Kieran Rooney
Envoy wants education programs to counter antisemitism ignorance
Israel’s prime minister called on the federal government to act after a historic synagogue and Israeli restaurant were attacked in Melbourne on Friday.
- Paul Sakkal
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- Crime
Police reveal identity of man charged over East Melbourne Synagogue fire
A 34-year-old Sydney man has appeared in court over an alleged arson attack at a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night.
- Chris Vedelago, Chip Le Grand and Sherryn Groch
The night hate came calling: Inside the East Melbourne Synagogue attack
The City Shul targeted by a lone arsonist on Friday night has deep roots into the foundations of Melbourne.
- Chip Le Grand
Iconic East Melbourne homes fail to sell on $6.3m bid at auction
The bluestone Georgian residence and the adjacent apartment block in a sought-after spot managed to draw only one bid at auction.
- Shona Hendley
Captain Cook statue and cottage in Fitzroy Gardens vandalised again
Police say the offenders spray-painted the cottage with anti-Cook messages and tried to cut off the statue’s head.
- Madeleine Heffernan and Alexander Darling
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- Crime
Driver charged after Deer Park crash leaves baby in critical condition
A 22-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a crash left a 22-month-old girl fighting for her life, while another woman remains in a critical condition after a horror crash on Victoria Parade.
- Cassandra Morgan
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