Australia

Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast

"We know from the fossils that it had a mouth full of very pointed and sharp teeth," said Duncan of Museums Victoria.

Illustration of Janjucetus Dullardi calf and mother.
Australia's 100-kilowatt high-power laser weapon system.

Australia's EOS to export anti-drone laser technology

 Protestors wave flags during a pro-Palestinian protest at Parliament on March 06, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand MP removed from parliament during Palestinian state debate, calls to sanction Israel

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) speaks next to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong (L) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025.

Netanyahu 'in denial' over suffering in Gaza, Australia's Albanese says


Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Today's top stories: Hamas sniper wounds soldier, Australia to recognize Palestinian state

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks next to Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025.

New Zealand to recognize Palestinian state, cabinet to make formal decision in September

Peters said that while some of New Zealand's close partners had opted to recognize a Palestinian state, New Zealand had an independent foreign policy.

The current New Zealand flag flies on Parliament buildings in Wellington's Central Cusiness District on March 24, 2016.

Defense minister, IDF chief rift over IDF reshuffle, Ron Dermer seeking retirement per reports

'Post' speaks with US-Hamas mediator • Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza plan • Israel, US oppose UNIFIL renewal

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood in September, based on PA commitments to reform

The country’s federal cabinet is reportedly preparing to meet to pass the action.

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

Scientists discover Australia's heaviest insect - a new species of stick insect

The new species, named Acrophylla alta, inhabits the Wet Tropics, in the far North of Queensland. 

A JCU researcher has helped discover a new species of stick insect in the Atherton tablelands.

Australia's culture war turns against its Jews: How Jewish community can counter hate - opinion

Reframing the Middle East conflict as part of a broader cultural struggle could allow the Jewish community to expand its base and effectively counter the hate.

Protesters gather to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Palestine Action Group's March for Humanity in Sydney, Australia August 3, 2025.

Germany halts military exports to Israel as European states urge against Gaza war expansion

Germany later joined Australia, Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to voice opposition in a joint statement against Israel's further plans for the Gaza Strip.

File pictures shows the leader and top candidate for Chancellor of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party Friedrich Merz (L, on February 24, 2025 in Berlin) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (on December 9, 2024 in Jerusalem.

New Poll: Less Than a Quarter of Australians Describe Attitudes Towards Jews as Positive

“Australia used to be thought of as a safe haven for Jews, but that image has unfortunately been shattered over the last two years,” CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa

Protesters walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Palestine Action Group's March for Humanity in Sydney, Australia, August 3, 2025.

More than a quarter of Australians feel public attitude toward Jews is negative

Collecting data from 1000 respondents from June 27 until July 1, the poll published on Tuesday found that only 24% of Australians believe public attitude toward Jews is positive.

 DEMONSTRATORS WEARING flags of Israel and Australia listen to speeches at a rally in Melbourne on July 6, after the front door of a synagogue was set ablaze on July 4

Australian police arrest suspect in December arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

Giovanni Laulu, 21, of Melbourne, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion that he had set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue.

Congregants recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.