Australia

Australian elections will not determine Israel's fate, but could divide Jewish community

With looming elections and the lingering trauma of October 7 — along with a disturbing surge in antisemitism in Australia— it’s becoming harder to find common ground among Jewish voters.

What is an incel? Inside the ideology likely behind Leed's 'Otley Run massacre'

Police reportedly believe the Leeds attack suspect may have been motivated partly by incel ideology.

Mushroom murder trial of 2023 case begins in rural Australia

Elin Patterson is charged with the murders of her parents-in-law and a third family member, who died after she served them a lunch of poisonous mushrooms.

By REUTERS
29/04/2025

Miniature dachshund survives alone for over 500 days in Australian wilderness

Georgia Gardner and Joshua Fishlock momentarily left the young pup in a playpen while camping off Australia’s coast, but returned to find her missing.

Man arrested for smuggling Sydney caravan terror suspect out of Australia

Sayet Erhan Akca, who fled Australia in 2023 after a warrant for his arrest was issued, is wanted as a high-level suspect.

Will Australia succumb to anti-Israel populism as elections near?

Australia’s May 3 election significantly affects its Jewish community: Labor’s pro-Palestinian stance and weak response to antisemitism contrast with the Liberals’ commitment to Israel.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
25/04/2025
  A koala climbing a tree in Ouwehands Zoo, Rhenen, Netherlands, illustrative; April 25, 2024.

Victoria, Australia culls hundreds of koalas after wildfire, activists denounce policy

Allan defended her policy by saying that the koalas being shot were "in a lot of distress," Sky News Australia reported, adding that the decision was made after "extensive assessments."

25/04/2025

Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart

The titanium heart, invented by Daniel Timms, uses magnetic levitation technology with a single rotating disc to pump blood.

Fighting antisemitism is important, fostering Jewish leadership is crucial

Australia’s Jewish student union is wrapping up its annual leadership program, which encourages students to lead change in their communities and beyond.

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election

The opposition conservative coalition has ruled out a deal with pro-Palestine groups and instead leaned into support for the Jewish community.

By REUTERS
08/04/2025
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