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Melbourne, Australia
MAJLIS IN honor of Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei at Taha Association Center Melbourne.

Australian mosques hold memorial services for 'pious and pure' Khamenei following his assassination

President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026.

Herzog’s visit brought warmth to Australia's Jews - opinion

ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT Isaac Herzog speaks during his state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2026.

In Australia, President Isaac Herzog tells anti-Israel demonstrators to protest Iran instead


‘Dirty f***ing filthy Jew’: Israeli backpackers harassed by pro-Palestinian shopkeeper in Australia

The Israelis reportedly left the shop quickly but the shopkeeper was said to have followed them outside with her shovel raised. The backpackers recorded the incident.

 A shopkeeper at Flinders Tobacco, Queensland, Australia, calls a customer a 'dirty f***ing Jew' outside the shop. November 23, 2024.

‘Grinch’ pro-Palestinian protesters force cancelation of Melbourne Christmas tradition 

The protest entitled ‘Crash the Christmas Windows’ was planned by anti-war activist Amy Settal, according to the Guardian. 

 The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lighted in Washington, December 3, 2013.

'Heil Hitler' shouted at five Jewish schoolgirls on public transport in Melbourne 

One of the girl's mothers said it was disgusting that 80 years after the Holocaust, her daughter was being subjected to such horror.

 Yarra Trams Tram adorned with the art piece by the Late Dr. Deacon on June 13, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Masked protesters storm, occupy office of Melbourne Uni Jewish professor

The group posted pictures and videos to their Instagram in which they can be seen taking over the office of Professor Steven Prawer, and staging a sit-in.

 Pro-Palestine protesters from UMelbforPalestine occupy a Jewish professor's office on 9 October 2024

Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent

Clashes erupted between anti-war protesters and police in Melbourne at a defense expo, leading to arrests and injuries.

 Protesters take part in a rally against the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia, September 11, 2024.

'F***ing Jews': Australian Jewish teen left 'bruised' after 'unprovoked' antisemitic attack

As one alleged attacker punched the student in the face, the other reportedly filmed the incident.

(Illustrative) Australian police patrol in central Melbourne, Australia, December 22, 2017.

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