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Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult 'vile' Jews

Muslim preacher ‘never’ meant to insult 'vile' Jews

An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.

Muslim preacher defends 'dehumanising' sermons on Jews

Muslim preacher defends 'dehumanising' sermons on Jews

Muslim preacher defends 'dehumanising' sermons on Jews

Muslim preacher defends 'dehumanising' sermons on Jews

An Islamist preacher is being sued over sermons in which he allegedly made "derogatory generalisations" about Jews, who he described as rats and cowards.

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

An Islamist preacher, with former ISIS members as friends, is being sued for alleged anti-Semitic sermons but asserts he has a right to free speech.

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Rideshare drivers sound alarm on escalating violence

Rideshare drivers sound alarm on escalating violence

Drivers serving popular rideshare apps and speaking out on the daily dangers they face, fear it's a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.

Anti-Semitism panel told inquiry risks isolating Jews

Anti-Semitism panel told inquiry risks isolating Jews

After an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across NSW, a parliamentary inquiry has been urged not just to focus on one form of racism.

Aged carer gets $345k compo for racial discrimination

Aged carer gets $345k compo for racial discrimination

A judge has found a Sydney nursing home discriminated against an ex-employee and ultimately terminated her employment because of her race.

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.

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Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

A senior police officer resisted describing a hoax explosive-laden caravan as a "criminal con job", saying it was anti-Semitic regardless of motivation.

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Multiple mosques have been threatened during the holy month of Ramadan as a premier stares down suggestions his government has been slow to act.

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Federal agency urged to tackle racism in workplaces

Companies would be required to gather data on the racial composition of their workplace and report steps taken to tackle racism under a Greens plan.

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

'Sense of alarm' amid calls for Islamophobia protection

Social media comments invoking an Australian man's terrorist attack which killed 51 worshippers have been condemned amid warnings of rising Islamophobia.

'Anti-Israeli' nurse's odd exit as key video contested

'Anti-Israeli' nurse's odd exit as key video contested

'Anti-Israeli' nurse's odd exit as key video contested

'Anti-Israeli' nurse's odd exit as key video contested

A nurse has left court shielded by a tight scrum of supporters after being charged over widely condemned alleged threats to kill Israeli patients.

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

Hate laws to stay despite caravan terror plot hoax

A state premier is staring down calls to repeal hate crime laws, amid revelations parliament may have been "misinformed" before they were urgently passed.

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Unity call to end hate attacks on Muslim Australians

Political and faith leaders call for unity to stamp out hateful attacks against the Muslim community on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

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Nazi charge dropped, police to pay man's legal costs

Police have dropped charges against a man arrested during a neo-Nazi march on Australia Day and agreed to pay his legal costs.

Cops expose Jewish caravan plot as 'criminal con job'

A caravan bomb linked to prominent Jewish sites was one of several anti-Semitic incidents set up by organised crime figures for their own benefit, police said.

'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report

Instances of racism are most commonly occurring online, according to a report, but its authors say there's 'no safe space' to avoid abuse.

Second nurse charged over viral 'kill Israelis' video

The second nurse involved in a widely condemned anti-Israel video is facing a federal charge after a "complex" investigation into the comments.

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'Trailblazer' Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case

Anti-racism "trailblazer" Nicky Winmar has asked class action lawyers if he can become co-lead plaintiff in their class action against the AFL.

Venice team reversal was racist, art awards judge says

The revocation of Australia's Venice Biennale team was racist, writer and judge of the postponed Asia Pacific Arts Awards Jinghua Qian says.

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.

Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later

As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.

Warnings consultants would replace axed public servants

Australians could wait in longer lines and pay more for government services under an opposition plan to cut thousands of public servants, a Labor minister says.

Man charged over alleged Nazi display at war memorial

A man with a Nazi swastika drawn on his chest has been arrested after standing beside a war memorial.

ASIO's threat to life priority a 'hierarchy of hate'

Anti-Semitic attacks are ASIO's top priority when dealing with threats to life, but the Palestinian community has concerns other forms of hatred are diminished.

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