Australia

Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard new testimony about the pro-Palestinian protest held outside the Sydney Opera House two days after Hamas’ attack. Among the claims: police advised Jews to stay away from downtown Sydney, an officer congratulated protest organizers, and authorities knew in advance that members of an extremist group were expected to attend.

The New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a lower court ruling and found that the full, unedited video of two former Sydney hospital workers can be admitted as evidence in their trial. The defense had argued that the recording violated privacy laws.

Swastikas and hate-filled graffiti were spray-painted on the home of a Jewish family in Adelaide. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic act and are searching for the suspects.

An investigation by The Australian details claims of antisemitism in hospitals across Australia, including allegations of discrimination against Jewish patients and staff.

Most people will do just about anything to keep even one roach out of the house. But in Australia, authorities were stunned to find a breeder keeping more than 100,000 live cockroaches, all from exotic species banned in the country. Here’s what happened.

Pauline Hanson says Australia must reject multiculturalism as polls place her party ahead of the country’s traditional political rivals

With human-like fingerprints, unique tree-climbing adaptations, and a lifestyle unlike any other creature on Earth, the koala remains one of nature’s most remarkable animals

The United States, Britain, and 20 other countries issued a joint statement calling on Iran to immediately stop assassination, kidnapping, and arson operations carried out on their soil. The statement says intelligence bodies tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including the Quds Force, are involved in planning and advancing assassination attempts, kidnappings, and attacks against civilians outside Iran’s borders.

Royal Commission hears Jewish security warnings were raised before the Chanukah attack as Australia links Iran to antisemitic violence in Australia

An Australian tourist who got lost in Taiwan’s mountains was found alive after a week of searching. How did his saxophone help save him, and why wasn’t he rescued right away?

A survey presented to Australia’s Royal Commission reveals a troubling surge in antisemitism against Jewish women since October 7. Seventy percent said they were accused of 'genocide' after identifying as Jewish, Israeli, or Zionist.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says the American influencer will never return after officials revoked his visa over hate speech concerns

“Hatred for Israel becomes hatred for Jews”: testimony details threats, rising hostility across Australia

Discover the unique platypus, a rare egg-laying mammal with a duck like bill and surprising features.

Discover what marsupials are and how animals like kangaroos and koalas raise their young in unique protective pouches.

Athletes were moved to a safe location after declining to sing Iran’s national anthem and facing criticism at home

Prime minister raises 2024 IDF airstrike that killed Australian aid worker while leaders also align against Iran and rising antisemitism

Police deploy emergency powers as Israel’s president presses for renewed ties and addresses Jewish communities despite unrest

Israeli president begins Australia visit at memorial for December antisemitic attack that killed 15, as protests and heightened security surround the trip

Authorities say the threats were posted ahead of the Israeli president’s visit, as police deny bail and tighten security in Sydney