Australia
President Isaac Herzog brings Israel’s embrace to Australian Jews as protests rage outside
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite protests, Herzog’s trip to Australia underscored Israel's solidarity with the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach massacre.
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
In Australia, President Isaac Herzog tells anti-Israel demonstrators to protest Iran instead
Herzog meets lone soldiers and families in closed-door Melbourne gathering
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
"Today is an opportunity for us to remember and pay respect to the 15 lives," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Thursday.
Human hand outline may be oldest rock art in the world, researchers say
The 67,800-year-old reddish-colored stenciled image has become faded over time and is barely visible on a cave wall, but nonetheless embodies an early achievement of human creativity.
Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition
The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 expands and strengthens Commonwealth criminal offences to address the spread of hatred and extremism.
Mark Dreyfus honors victims of Bondi Beach massacre with Mourner's Kaddish in Australian Parliament
In a moving tribute, Mark Dreyfus recites the Mourner’s Kaddish for victims of the Bondi Beach attack, urging action on hate speech and gun reform.
Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban
The government did not mention a particular age limit, but said it was exploring a ban "for children under a certain age."
Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days
"If you're thinking about going for a swim, think of going to a local pool because at this stage, we're advising that beaches are unsafe," said Steven Pearce, executive chief of Surf Life Saving NSW.
Australia's lower house of Parliament toughens up on gun laws in wake of Bondi Beach shooting
The bill, which was opposed by conservative lawmakers, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 96 to 45 and will now go to the Senate.
Weeks after tragic attack, Australian educators visit Israel for KKL-JNF seminar
Coming just weeks after the deadly Bondi Beach, the visit was of significant importance to the attendees.
Australia’s Parliament honors Bondi Beach shooting victims with moment of silence, speeches
The attack shocked the nation and led to calls for tougher action on antisemitism and gun control, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledging tougher action on both.
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.
