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Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges online

Men charged with Nazi salute after photo emerges online

A group of men have been charged with performing the Nazi salute after police investigated a photo of them performing the prohibited gesture circulating online.

Anti-Israel vandalism accused has 'Hezbollah tattoos'

Anti-Israel vandalism accused has 'Hezbollah tattoos'

Anti-Israel vandalism accused has 'Hezbollah tattoos'

Anti-Israel vandalism accused has 'Hezbollah tattoos'

One of the men accused of torching and spray-painting cars in an anti-Israel vandalism spree might have been ideologically motivated, a court has heard.

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.

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'Awful human being' jailed for Brittany Higgins threats

'Awful human being' jailed for Brittany Higgins threats

A man who made death threats towards Brittany Higgins, her husband and their dog was "more than just another idiot online", a judge has said.

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn.

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints

A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece.

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

ABC exec 'didn't like' Buttrose comments on axed journo

The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.

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'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

A duo involved in the unfurling of a Nazi flag at a pub have told a court they are not anti-Semites as a magistrate lashed their disgusting behaviour.

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

Woman named over explosives-laden caravan faces court

As the nation reels over the discovery of an explosives-laden caravan, a woman named in relation to the find has fronted court over an anti-Semitic attack.

Egging attack no longer anti-Semitic as teens charged

Egging attack no longer anti-Semitic as teens charged

Egging attack no longer anti-Semitic as teens charged

Egging attack no longer anti-Semitic as teens charged

Police say the egging of a group of Jewish women was a random attack rather than a targeted anti-Semitic incident.

Alleged anti-Semite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

Alleged anti-Semite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

Alleged anti-Semite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

Alleged anti-Semite lived in Jewish-run crisis home

A man will remain in custody after allegedly hurling anti-Semitic abuse at a woman while he was living in Jewish-run crisis accommodation.

Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson

Another man has been charged over a synagogue fire as police prepare for heightened tensions over the Australia Day weekend after a wave of anti-Semitic crimes.

Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Police have arrested a second man over a graffiti and fire attack on a synagogue as another man is held in custody over the incident.

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.

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Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.

Second man sought as another held over synagogue attack

A man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue will spend another night behind bars as police vow to find those behind a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

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'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

A man is set to face court after allegedly performing a Nazi salute and failing to leave a city hotel.

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

The Federal Court has approved millions of dollars in compensation for Aboriginal workers who had wages withheld or were underpaid between the 1930s and 1970s.

Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling she was racist

Pauline Hanson is appealing a court ruling she was racist towards Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi on the basis of alleged errors in the judicial process.

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

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