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Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Warnings over push to curb some protests after attacks

Human rights' lawyers warn a crackdown on certain forms of protests following a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, risks taking the state down a "chilling" path.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

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Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms 'vectors of hate' for extremists

Social media platforms have become "major vectors of hate" as a major report aimed at combating anti-Semitism targets algorithms and bots.

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Anti-hate group lauded as 'fringe' protesters slammed

Jewish groups are optimistic an anti-hate task force will trigger political action as a small group of protesters is lashed over a violent confrontation.

Money can't get bail for accused 'spiritual' fraudster

Money can't get bail for accused 'spiritual' fraudster

A self-proclaimed "curse removal expert" accused of defrauding three people by spiritually cleansing their cash has lost another bid for bail.

Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won't be the last Dalai Lama

Leader of Tibetan Buddhism won't be the last Dalai Lama

Following speculation about the future of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader has announced the institution will continue after he dies.

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Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

An Islamist preacher racially vilified Jews during controversial speeches when he described them as vile and treacherous, a judge has found.

Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Accusations that anti-discrimination laws are being watered down to allow free rein to offensive comments have been rejected by a chief law officer.

Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher

Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher

Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher

Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher

Two Jewish community leaders claim they were left to fend for themselves after Australia’s institutions failed to hold an Islamist preacher to account.

Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum

A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction.

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

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

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.

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

God would "open borders, break down walls (and) dispel hatred", Leo, the first Pope from the US, has told mass in St Peter's Square.

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Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.

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.

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope Leo XIV has been installed as leader of the Catholic Church in a ceremony in Rome witnessed by tens of thousands, including royals and world leaders.

PM in Rome for Pope's inauguration and leaders' talks

Anthony Albanese has joined crowds at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration in Rome amid a hive of diplomatic activity on the sidelines, including EU trade talks.

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'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis

Pope Leo XIV is urging the world's Catholic cardinals to continue the vision of his predecessor and renew their commitment to major church reforms.

'Time of my life': Aussie cardinal's conclave insight

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has reflected on his opportunity to participate in the secretive conclave process that resulted in Pope Leo's election.

New Pope vows to bring light to world's 'dark nights'

Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an "ark of salvation" as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.

Victim abused by priest left 'doubting my life'

A victim who was sexually touched by a priest has recounted his traumatic experience through a victim statement read aloud in court.

Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy.

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.

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