Melbourne

Iraq arrests suspect wanted by Australia over Melbourne synagogue firebombing

"This arrest is a significant disruption to an alleged serious criminal and his alleged criminal enterprise in Australia," said the Australian Federal Police Commissioner.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
CFA firefighters conduct black-out operations at dusk as they mop up remaining hot spots following bushfire activity near Alexandra, Victoria, Australia, as extreme fire danger conditions persist across the state, January 10, 2026.

Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts during a briefing during a visit to the Australian Government National Situation Room in Canberra, Australia, January 9, 2026.

Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia's southeast

John Argento

Suspect arrested in Melbourne arson of vehicle with Hanukkah billboard


NYT reporter responsible for doxxing of 600 Australian Jews, action to be taken - report

Pro-Palestinian activists posted names, photos, and social media pages, resulting in online and in-person harassment, threats, and vandalism.

 THE NY TIMES building in Manhattan: It was no surprise that a story meant to demonize a segment of Israeli society would appear in the ‘Times,’ the writer maintains.

Australian Jewish MP Josh Burns’s office vandalized, burnt by pro-Palestinian vandals

The vandals set small fires in the telecommunication pits at the office, broke windows and painted "Zionism is fascism" in red.

 Josh Burns, member of the Australian House of Representatives. 4.5.2019

New 'Never Again' documentary to counter Australian antisemitism - opinion

The documentary will not necessarily turn the tide, but it will galvanize support from those Australians who abhor how the political Left has used the Israel-Palestine conflict to sow division.

 The Australian flag (Illustrative).

'Jew die' graffitied on Australian Jewish school

"History teaches us that a rise in antisemitism means a society in decline," said the Australian Jewish Association

 The desecrated Wall of Hope, Melbourne, Australia

Prominent Australian anti-Israel activist confirmed in kidnapping plot

The kidnapping victim's fingers were broken, and he was forced to surrender his smartwatch and phone.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors block the hotel hosting families of Israeli hostages, Melbourne, Australia, November 29, 2023

Pro-Palestinian activist arrested for kidnapping, assaulting man for working for Jewish employer

A non-Jewish man was reportedly assaulted and kidnapped by a pro-Palestinian activist for working for a Jewish employer.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march after taking part in a rally demanding a ceasefire and the end of Israel attacks on Gaza at the borough of Queens in New York, U.S., February 19, 2024.

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment

Alex Ryvchin, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australia Jewry, said in a statement that the list called to mind those created by the Nazis as they sought to murder the Jews of Europe.

 Participants of a pro-Palestinian rally react outside the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, October 9, 2023.

'Genocide' graffiti found at Melbourne Jewish community center 

This vandalism incident occurred on the same day as the "Ride To Bring Them Home Now" cycling events, a global initiative commemorating the October 7 massacre events.

 The Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre in Melbourne Australia was vandalized with graffiti, including the word "Genocide."

Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Australian Christmas Eve event

One of the protesters can be seen in a video brandishing a flag over his head while a call of “free, free Palestine” can be heard.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Melbourne's Carols By Candlelight Christmas Eve event, 2023.

Anti-Israel protesters in Australia block hotel entrance of hostage families

In response, the delegation sought assistance at the local police station.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors block the hotel hosting families of Israeli hostages, Melbourne, Australia, November 29, 2023