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Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Set Synagogue on Fire in Sydney
It is the 9th arrest under Strike Force Pearl, which investigates hate crime against the Jewish community.
Source of Payment for Hate Crimes on Australian Soil Currently Unclear: Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese says it’s unclear who is paying criminals to carry out violent acts of antisemitism in Australia.
Another 38 Staff to Go at Major New Zealand Media Group
NZME, the publisher of 14 newspapers and nine radio stations, plus multiple online assets, is to lay off another 38 of its 300 staff and will publish less news.
Inquiry Into Child Protection Launched After Australia’s ‘Worst’ Paedophile Went Undetected for Years
It comes after one of the country’s worst paedophiles appealed his life sentence.
Federal Police Suspect Foreign Actors Paying Local Criminals to Carry out Antisemitic Attacks
Authorities have arrested or charged over 100 individuals in connection to antisemitic hate crimes.
Bank of Queensland Closes 14 Branches Amid Shift to Cashless Online Banking
The state-based bank is the latest financial institution to close its physical branches.
$580 Million Boost for Flood Resilience and Housing in Western Sydney
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the funding will provide security for the region, enabling it to thrive.
Representing Australia at Trump Inauguration ‘A Privilege’: Penny Wong
Wong was the first foreign minister to be invited and attend an inauguration on behalf of Australia.
No More 2nd Chances for Telcos Who Fail Customers
The Australian Communication and Media Authority will no longer be required to issue a warning before fining telcos who breach their obligations to customers.
Australia Could Face Pressure to Follow US Tax and Deregulation Trends
Formers ambassadors say U.S. policy will ripple through locally.
Australia to Stay Committed to Climate Goals Amid Trump’s Paris Exit
On Jan. 20, Trump formally signed the executive orders to pull out of the agreement.
Woman Who Died After Receiving COVID Vaccine Was Not Properly Cared For, Inquiry Finds
New Zealand’s health commissioner has found the GP failed to provide appropriate care to the woman, who died of a thromboembolism.
Cyber Criminals May Interfere in Australia’s Election, Watchdog Warns
The Election Integrity Assurance Taskforce is urging caution, warning that ’more misinformation and disinformation' is likely during the federal election.
‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Jewish Protestors Set Childcare Centre on Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns attended the scene, while the opposition also strongly condemned the attack
NZ’s Big Gay Out Bans Politicians From Its Stage
‘This year our stage is just for talent,’ organisers have advised, after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was confronted by protesters last year.
RSL Gives Back Just 1.5 Percent of Gambling Revenue to Veterans, Study Finds
A 10-year study shows Returned Services clubs took $2.1 billion in gambling revenue, but veterans’ support received only 1.5 percent.
Queensland Pauses Wind Farm Development as MP Raises Koala Safety Concerns
Several Queensland wind farms will be put on hold, as the government calls in a project in the Rockhampton region.
Australian Billionaires Back Trump With Full-Page Ads Amid Inauguration Buzz
Packaging magnate Anthony Pratt and Australia’s wealthiest person Gina Rinehart will both attend the inauguration.
