Terminally ill woman wins victim's compo after assault
A terminally ill Illawarra woman fractured her hip in a domestic violence assault. After initially being denied, she won a $5000 victim's payment on appeal. Read her fight for justice.
Category : Human Rights
Iranian embassy flag replaced in London amid protests
Protesters in London storm the Iranian embassy, replacing its flag as nationwide unrest in Iran enters its 13th night. Death toll rises amid internet blackout and global condemnation.
Newcastle rabbi: Royal commission must deliver real safety
Newcastle Rabbi Yossi Rodal says the national inquiry into anti-Semitism must produce tangible results for Jewish communities, especially in regional areas like Newcastle. Read his call for action.
Bondi attack hero speaks from New York on his bravery
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed al Ahmed reveals he would act with the same bravery anywhere in the world. The Syrian-born shopkeeper, shot five times, is in the US for further treatment. Read his powerful story.
Anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood under police investigation
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Authorities vow to prosecute offenders under tough new laws. Read the latest.
Anti-Semitic graffiti investigated in Spearwood
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Acting Premier calls it 'appalling' as new laws carry up to five years' jail.
Police Warn Over Unauthorised Venezuela Protest in Perth
WA Police issue a warning ahead of a planned unauthorised protest in Perth against the US military strike in Venezuela. Organisers have not sought a permit for the CBD rally.
WA Jewish leaders plead for royal commission after Bondi
WA Jewish leaders have written a heartfelt letter to PM Anthony Albanese, expressing fear and demanding a national royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi attack. Read their plea.
Police probe racist flyers dropped in Newcastle homes
NSW Premier Chris Minns condemns 'incitement to racial hatred' as police investigate white nationalist flyers distributed in Newcastle, Cooks Hill, Sydney, and Wollongong. Report information to Crime Stoppers.
Outrage as Neo-Nazi Flyers Appear in Wollongong
Wollongong residents condemn racist propaganda distributed in local letterboxes. A former AFP communications head speaks out against the 'filth' targeting the community.
Royal Commission Won't Cure Antisemitism: Abramovich
Dr Dvir Abramovich argues a Royal Commission into antisemitism is a crucial step to rebuild trust and address hate, but warns it's not a cure-all. Read his powerful call for action.
Families urge royal commission into antisemitism rise
Families of the Bondi Beach attack victims call for a royal commission into Australia's antisemitism crisis, backed by prominent figures. They demand answers and accountability.
At-risk children brace for bleak start to 2026 in NSW care
Exclusive: Hundreds of vulnerable children in NSW out-of-home care face an unstable new year as systemic failures, high-risk placements and a lack of caseworker contact are revealed. Read the full investigation.
92 Children Rescued, 18 Charged in AFP Philippines Sting
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
Charges laid after Nazi-style tattoos shown at Newcastle beach
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
Man charged over Nazi tattoo at Newcastle beach
A 36-year-old man faces court after allegedly displaying an antisemitic tattoo on a Newcastle beach. NSW Police enforce laws banning Nazi symbols in public.
Islamic Leader Condemns Bondi Terror Attack
An Islamic leader in Brisbane has called for solidarity with the Jewish community and the stamping out of extremism following Australia's worst terror attack at Bondi Beach. Read his powerful sermon.
Afghan women's football team inspires expats in Australia
The Afghanistan women's national football team, exiled by the Taliban, is inspiring a new generation of Afghan-Australian girls to play the sport they love. Discover their powerful story of resilience.
Teen charged over Nazi salutes at Canberra shops, ANU
An 18-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly performing Nazi salutes in public and spreading propaganda at ANU. Police condemn the 'cancer' of antisemitism.
Chanukah car firebombed in Melbourne on Christmas Day
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was deliberately set alight in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day. Police are investigating the suspicious fire and urging witnesses to come forward.
ACT Jewish leaders push for stronger hate speech laws
ACT Jewish community calls for clearer, more enforceable hate speech laws as Attorney-General Tara Cheyne declines to commit to banning specific protest chants. A new national database reveals the territory's enforcement challenges.
Canberra's pro-Palestine Jews seek free speech protection
Members of Canberra's Jewish community call on the Albanese government to safeguard the right to protest while drafting new hate speech laws in response to the Bondi Beach attack. Read their concerns.
Unions slam NSW's fast-tracked anti-protest laws as 'win for terrorists'
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
Illawarra Legal Centre: 40 Years of Free Legal Aid
The Illawarra Legal Centre celebrates four decades providing free legal advice and representation to those in need. Discover how volunteers and staff ensure access to justice.
Two charged in separate anti-Semitism cases across Australia
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
Readers Decry Anti-Semitism Crisis, Government Inaction Post-Bondi
Canberra Times readers argue the Bondi massacre highlights an epidemic of anti-Semitism, not gun laws, and criticise government inaction on campus hate and a 'farce' remuneration commission.
Perth Rabbi: Anti-Semitism Creep Changes Australia
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.
Canberra Jewish memorial pleads for security funding
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.
Perth vigil honours Bondi massacre victims
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.
Youngest Bondi attack victim farewelled in Sydney
The Sydney community gathered to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The emotional service saw yellow tributes and a toy bee honour her memory. Read more.
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