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Premier Jacinta Allan.

Opposition mounts over Allan’s new hate laws

The premier faces a Jewish backlash over plans to insert a “genuine political purpose” defence into the government’s proposed expansion of anti-vilification laws.

  • Chip Le Grand

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Randwick council cleaners remove antisemitic graffiti from houses in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

What if the antisemitic tide has a bigger target: Australia’s stability?

If foreign malign forces masterminded some of this wave of attacks, as authorities suspect, Australia will not be alone.

  • Lydia Khalil
Staff aboard the cruise that departed from Melbourne.

Cruise crew dress up in Ku Klux Klan-like costumes for Christmas event

A spokeswoman for P&O Cruises Australia said the crew meant to dress up as snow cones, and it was “just stupid” to think they acted with any malice.

  • Lachlan Abbott
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are nothing new in this country. But community and political leaders can help keep them in check by toning down their own rhetoric.

More laws won’t stop hate speech. But there’s something else we can do

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are nothing new in this country. But community and political leaders can help keep them in check by toning down their own rhetoric.

  • Jenna Price

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
Naming a baby is a big responsibility.

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
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A rusty bullet found outside the Adass Israel Synagogue on Saturday afternoon

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
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has personally told Anthony Albanese to confront antisemitism.

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
Members of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea grapple with the shock of Friday’s firebombing attack.

‘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
Images of the Adass Israel synagogue firebombing on Friday, December 6.

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

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