Australia
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.
Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report
One Australian soldier killed, five injured in Mount Bundey training accident
At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk
Israel women’s lacrosse team reaches World Championship semifinals
The blue-and-white continued its remarkable World Championship run, defeating Australia 12-11 to reach the semifinals and remain unbeaten at the tournament.
Airbus jet flies record-breaking 24-hour flight in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise
Qantas has ordered 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York in about 20 hours.
Australian Jewish groups urge community to write 'Jewish' on 2026 census despite no option box
Jewish organizations warn that the lack of a dedicated Judaism box could lead to an undercount, affecting funding and community services.
Security threats and lawfare alter Jewish life in Australia, AJA warns Royal Commission
The central focus of the submission is that Jewish life in Australia has fundamentally changed, and not for the better.
Australia court rejects right-wing leader appeal over racial discrimination towards Muslim senator
The three-judge panel of the Full Federal Court of Australia unanimously upheld a 2024 ruling that the comment, addressed to Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi on social media, was unlawful.
Grieving for the land Down Under - opinion
During the Royal Commission, Jews have shared disturbing reports of Nazi salutes in classrooms, workplace bullying, and children being taunted with offensive slurs.
Australia's 'Dr. Jihad' found in Iraqi prison 10 years after declared dead in ISIS siege - report
Tareq Kamleh was presumed to have been killed in Syria over a decade ago, but was actually being held in a high-security Baghdad prison, according to a report by The Australian.
A new way to experience Australia: The changing face of local entertainment culture
Beyond its famous landscapes and destinations, Australia is also experiencing a cultural shift in the way people socialize, participate and discover entertainment.
Sydney's synagogue leaders give evidence on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack
Foster noted "warning signs that Holocaust survivors, and indeed the Jewish community, recognize because they have seen where such patterns can lead if they're left unchallenged."
Australia synagogues forced to cancel services, divert funds to cover security costs
Counsel assisting Richard Lancaster told the commission that synagogues have canceled Friday night services because they "couldn’t afford to pay a guard."