‘Not for sale’: Aussies rally against Trump’s Gaza plan
The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.
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Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM
While Donald Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza, Anthony Albanese says Australia still backs a two-state solution.
Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie
Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.
Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
Police, PM explosive caravan criticism dismissed
A policing expert says authorities had no need to tell the prime minister about an investigation into a caravan that was found packed full of explosives.
Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks
Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.
Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts
A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
Jews celebrate freed hostages, Gaza rallies to march on
The prime minister has welcomed the first hostages being released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal as he called for a cooling of community tensions in Australia.
‘Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash
The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.
States defend ‘no body no parole’ from killer’s appeal
A man jailed for murdering two women, one of whom was never found, claimed in the High Court that having his parole blocked unlawfully altered his sentence.
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas
Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.
No release for youngest murderer pending psych reports
Australia's youngest convicted murderer will remain behind bars after a court ordered he undergo mental health evaluations before it considers his release.
Nation’s youngest murderer could walk free yet again
Australia's youngest convicted murderer, who killed a toddler he kidnapped, has been handed another jail term for approaching a mother and her child.
‘We want an arrest’: new push over exhumed teen’s death
His grave has been dug up and fresh evidence handed over, but the battle by the family of Lewis Kelly for justice for the Indigenous teen continues.
Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire
Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.
Restaurateur who held up anti-Israel sign ‘no neo-Nazi’
A high-profile restaurateur who held up a Nazi swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally has avoided conviction after a magistrate accepted he was deeply remorseful.
Pro-Palestine shift borne from frustration, peace push
Frustration at a lack of progress on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and the need for momentum toward peace drove an Australian policy shift.
Bali Nine members could continue sentences in Australia
The remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling ring are expected to continuing serving their sentences in Australia, a federal minister has confirmed.
Coal mine approvals defended after major port blockade
A senior minister has pointed to her record of approving renewable energy projects as her government comes under attack by climate protesters.
Beefed-up hate laws won’t touch religious free pass
With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.
They loved and were loved: soldier remembers lost mates
After six of his mates were killed in Afghanistan within two months, Major General Jason Blain says he will be thinking of them on Remembrance Day.
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
‘Don’t want them in Australia’: ex-detainee crack down
Australia is pressing ahead with its hardline approach to former immigration detainees, seeking to pay third-party countries to take in members of the cohort.
‘Vile’ neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site
A group of protesters are being investigated by police and national parks staff for climbing a sacred Indigenous site.
Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants
Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.
‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.