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Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

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.

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

'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.

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti targets Arabic community

Racist graffiti has been found sprayed on a shop wall, drawing condemnation from the home affairs minister and community leaders.

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'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

After a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the past week, Jewish community leaders say they are constantly looking over their shoulder in fear of more attacks.

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.

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Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in 'monstrous' attack

An anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a synagogue has been branded a monstrous and appalling act and sparked fresh calls for tougher laws.

Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

An ex-priest charged with grooming after a police officer posed online as a 14-year-old boy donned an Akubra-style hat and face mask as he left court.

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Security upgrades made easy for places of worship

Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections.

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

Call to criminalise threats against places of worship

A senator is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue.

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats

The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends.

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PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

Anthony Albanese has delivered an impassioned call for Australians to unite around common values and respect after two attacks on Jewish communities.

'Cheap and late': PM heckled at firebombed synagogue

An angry crowd has met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he visited a synagogue to see for himself the destruction caused by a suspected terrorist attack.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

'Evil' synagogue fire declared likely terrorism

The firebombing of a synagogue was likely an 'evil' and politically motivated terror attack, authorities say, as police search for three suspects.

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Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

PM personally believes synagogue attack was terrorism

A synagogue incident has been called a 'terrorist attack' by some, and while the prime minister personally agrees, an official determination has not been made.

World leaders watch Notre-Dame reopen with a 'merci'

Notre-Dame cathedral has it reopened after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old iconic Paris landmark close to collapse five years ago.

Mix of quiet sorrow and anger over synagogue attack

A member of a Jewish community targeted in a firebomb attack says the damage to the Adass Israel Synagogue is a cause of great anguish.

Worshippers escape 'devastating' synagogue attack

A congregant says the Jewish community has been "hit in the heart" after fire gutted one of Melbourne's largest synagogues within the space of an hour.

Beefed-up hate laws won't touch religious free pass

With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.

Pacific finance needs top $2b as storms hit, seas rise

Pacific Island nations need climate finance to top $2 billion every year in addition to existing official aid, experts warn the international climate summit.

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