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Melbourne, Australia
MAJLIS IN honor of Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei at Taha Association Center Melbourne.

Australian mosques hold memorial services for 'pious and pure' Khamenei following his assassination

President Isaac Herzog meets with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, February 11, 2026.

Herzog’s visit brought warmth to Australia's Jews - opinion

ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT Isaac Herzog speaks during his state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2026.

In Australia, President Isaac Herzog tells anti-Israel demonstrators to protest Iran instead


Australia's Victoria to start anti-hate task force after Melbourne synagogue arson

"Just as the fire came to the front door here of this (synagogue), it was stopped. So too must we put a stop to antisemitism," Victoria state Premier Jacinta Allan said.

 Member of Parliament Josh Burns walks past the damaged Adass Israel Synagogue on December 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia synagogue arson isn't free speech or political commentary, but a call to arms - opinion

The reality is these are not isolated incidents. They are the latest manifestations of an unabated explosion of hate.

 Members of the local Jewish community look at the damage of the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Alleged Iranian national suspected in Melbourne synagogue firebombing

The biography of Angelo Loras' X/Twitter account says he is "Single, Iranian, forklift driver, music lover, only one type."

 Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024.

Authorities arrest man for setting fire to Melbourne synagogue, are 'unsure' if linked to terrorism

Detectives will continue to investigate the man’s intent and ideology to determine if the incident constitutes terrorism, Victoria Police announced.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Violence in Melbourne: Attempted synagogue arson, Israeli-owned restaurant attacked

At the time of the attempted arson attack, 20 people were inside the synagogue. Protesters then went to Israeli chef Eyal Shani's restaurant and threw chairs and glassware at patrons.

  Members of the Synagogue recover items from the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Combat Antisemitism Movement Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti Attack

The Attack took place at Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne, and CAM Urges Mayors to Take Stronger Action

 Australian flag in Victoria

Victoria man charged for antisemitic death threats against Australian lawmakers

The 33-year-old allegedly contacted a New South Wales MP several times between January 16 and 18, issuing threats and anti-Jewish abuse.

 Policemen in central Melbourne, Australia, November 9, 2018.

NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026

Commissioner Goodell: "Expanding to Melbourne underlines our ambitions to become a global sport and accelerate international growth."

 NFL commits to multi-year Melbourne games starting with Rams in 2026.

Jewish and Israeli leaders propose North American venue for 2025 hockey championship

This move comes after Australia's ice hockey federation recently canceled the planned international tournament, alluding to safety concerns linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.

 ISRAEL'S NATIONAL hockey team hopes to compete at the Division IIA World Championships, though the location of the tournament is still up in the air after Australia backed out of hosting, reportedly due to the blue-and-white's participation.

Man leading Victoria neo-Nazi protest arrested

The 29-year-old presented himself at a police station after police searched his home in connection to the around 20 people who raised antisemitic banners at a Parliament House protest.

 Swastika painted onto an Australian road.