Nearly 200 people from diverse backgrounds gathered in Wollongong for a Hanukkah service, showing solidarity with the Jewish community days after the deadly Bondi terror attack. Read about the powerful message of unity.
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.
The Geelong community has come together to raise over $7000 for disability advocate Sarah Humble, funding a new power wheelchair to replace her failing one. Read this heartwarming story of local support.
A Wollongong magistrate has identified major problems with the prosecution's case against a man charged over the 1993 disappearance of Pauline Sowry, but denied bail due to alleged threats against police. Read the latest court developments.
How Newcastle's community is responding with grief and solidarity following the deadly anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach. Insights from local leaders and interfaith support.
The floral tributes for the Bondi terror attack victims are being preserved. A local artist will create an installation, while cards go to the Jewish museum. Thousands gathered nationwide to remember.
A community vigil for Bondi attack victims was marred by a protester rushing the PM. NSW Premier Chris Minns delivered an emotional apology to the Jewish community. Read the full story.
Perth Rabbi Daniel Lieberman speaks out on the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, detailing personal experiences and a changed national atmosphere. Read his urgent call for awareness.
Exclusive first image reveals plans for six towers, including three 40-storey skyscrapers, on the old Bunnings site in central Wollongong. The $500m project could house over 3000 people.
A busy week in Wollongong courts saw ex-footballer Wendell Sailor arrested, Trent Merrin avoid conviction for crypto theft, and a $2.5 million embezzlement case. Read the latest local legal news.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
Canberra's National Jewish Memorial Centre requests $100,000 in federal funding for safety upgrades, citing heightened fear after the Bondi terrorist attack. The Albanese government has allocated funds for community security.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Perth synagogue for a vigil honouring the 15 lives lost in the Bondi Beach shooting. Community leaders call for action against antisemitism.
Paul Rubenstein argues Australia must dismantle the structures enabling anti-Semitism. Learn about his call for action and the necessary systemic changes.
WA MP Basil Zempilas delivers a powerful condolence motion for the Bondi massacre victims, urging action against anti-Semitism. Read his full speech and the call for unity.
Wollongong businesses lament a 'step backwards' as fire safety concerns force a ban on outdoor dining in Crown Lane. Discover the impact on local nightlife and council plans.
Australian Olympian Jemima Montag reflects on her Jewish wedding day, a beacon of hope hours before the devastating Bondi attack. Discover her story of resilience and tribute to her Holocaust-surviving grandmother.
Hundreds gathered in Nowra for a vigil supporting the Shoalhaven Jewish community after the Bondi terror attack. Attendees heard emotional calls for unity against hate.
Chaya Dadon, 14, risked her life to protect two children during the Bondi massacre. Shot in the leg, she shares her harrowing story of survival and faith. Read her incredible act of courage.
A Wollongong man required surgery after a long-time friend, wearing a motorcycle helmet, attacked him with a machete inside his Fairy Meadow home. The attacker has pleaded guilty. Read the shocking details.
Ian Palamara was sentenced to over five years in prison for a reckless assault that caused grievous bodily harm to Carissa Edwards in a Kembla Grange park. The victim faces a guarded prognosis for her vision.
Hundreds gathered at Newcastle synagogue for a menorah lighting vigil following Australia's worst mass shooting in decades. The community's message: 'We will not hide.'
City of Newcastle councillors have unanimously condemned the deadly Bondi terror attack, lighting City Hall blue for a week and laying a wreath in solidarity with the Jewish community. Read their powerful message of unity.
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.
Deputy PM Richard Marles concedes more action is needed to combat anti-Semitism, acknowledging the Jewish community's shattered sense of security after the Bondi terror attack.
WA Labor MP Jessica Page condemns parliamentary inaction on anti-Semitism, calling for urgent cultural change and stronger leadership to protect Jewish communities.
City of Stirling leaders pledge solidarity with WA's largest Jewish community following the Sydney terror attack. WA Police launch Operation Dalewood, increasing patrols. Read more.
Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil shares his horror and heartbreak following the Bondi Beach shooting, recalling his deep ties to the Jewish community from his time playing in Israel. Read his full statement.
Australian captain Pat Cummins speaks on the Bondi Beach terror attack's personal impact and details his aggressive recovery for the third Ashes Test. Read his powerful tribute.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.