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January 16

Key accuser in Alexander brothers rape case dies just one week before federal trial begins: report

Kate Whiteman, who first accused Oren and Alon Alexander of rape, has died in Australia. The twins, along with their older brother, await their criminal trial this month.

January 16

Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban

Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.

January 13

Foreign ambassador to leave US post after Trump criticism

Australia's ambassador to the U.S. will leave his post early after Trump said "I don't like you either" following previous criticism from the diplomat.

January 9

Johnson meets with Muslim man who confronted, disarmed Bondi Beach attacker

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the Muslim hero who confronted and disarmed one of the antisemitic gunmen at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event meets House Speaker Johnson.

December 31

Western leaders must confront Islamist-inspired antisemitic violence before it targets everyone

From campus protests to deadly attacks, antisemitic violence becomes the new reality. Analysis reveals how Western governments must act to protect Jews.

December 25

Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack

Australia announced a national bravery award for heroes who confronted ISIS-inspired gunmen during a deadly Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people in Sydney.

December 22

Australian journalist says government unity calls 'mean nothing' after Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney

After Sydney's Dec. 14 antisemitic attack, journalist says PM's unity rhetoric is meaningless without real consequences as Jews remain "terrified."

December 22

Bondi Beach suspects filmed antisemitic video manifesto, Australian investigators say

Father-son duo accused in Bondi Beach shooting allegedly created antisemitic manifesto with Islamic State ideology, Australian investigators reveal.

December 22

Australia terror attack exposes ISIS resurgence as experts warn of global jihadist networks

Terror attack in Australia exposes growing jihadist networks as security experts warn ISIS remains far from defeated despite recent government claims.

December 21

Israeli diaspora minister says Australia should have seen 'writing on the wall' before terror attack

Israel’s Amichai Chikli said Australian officials overlooked rising antisemitism and extremist rhetoric ahead of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, criticizing the focus on gun laws.