Canberra
Mike Kelly is helping to drive the project. Photo: Noel Kessel
April 29, 2026, 3:45 pm
Holocaust centre vision unveiled
The centre will target the 165,000 students who visit Canberra annually for school trips.
By Gareth Narunsky
Illustrative: Police officers in Canberra, Australia, on February 18, 2026. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas/Reuters)
February 26, 2026, 2:56 pm
No hate crime found in Nazi posters case
Police find no hate crime after Canberra bar displayed posters depicting Netanyahu and others as Nazis.
By AFP and TOI Staff
The Israeli flag went missing in Canberra, but it has since been reinstalled.
September 11, 2025, 12:00 pm
Israeli flag restored
The Canberra international flag display features 110 flags representing countries with diplomatic missions in Australia.
By AJN STAFF
Mike Kelly speaks at the funding announcement in Canberra on Monday.
January 29, 2025, 5:31 pm
Federal government pledges $4.4 million for National Holocaust Education Centre
Announcement 'has come at a critically important time and will be great encouragement to Australia’s Jewish community during a difficult period'
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Instagram
October 10, 2024, 9:48 am
Standing against hate
Held on the Federation Mall lawns in front of Parliament House, the event marked one year since the Hamas-led atrocities last October 7.
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon at the event. Photo: Embassy of Israel
October 10, 2024, 8:00 am
Israeli embassy marks Oct 7
More than 200 guests, comprising politicians, dignitaries and other public figures attended the event.
By Gareth Narunsky
Israeli ambassador Amir Maimon (left) with Eddy Boas.
January 31, 2024, 10:04 pm
Holocaust survivor addresses audience in Canberra
"Some of my friends said I was paranoid, but history told me that it doesn't take much for a population – like we're seeing here in Australia ...," Eddy Boas told The AJN.
By Carly Adno
Hezbollah supporters raise their fists and cheer as leader Hassan Nasrallah gives a speech via a video link on Friday, November 3. Photo: AP Photo/Hussein Malla
January 24, 2024, 4:07 pm
Australia cracks down on terrorists
Canberra joins allies in listing more groups.
By Bruce Hill
Senator Andrew Bragg (fourth from right) with Israeli-Australian 'United With Israel' volunteers outside Parliament House, Canberra on November 14.
November 16, 2023, 3:45 pm
Volunteers bring message to Canberra
“We were so thrilled about its positive impact, that we are planning to travel to Parliament House again on November 28.” Volunteer Hagit Ashual
By Shane Desiatnik
Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 21, 2023, 11:13 am
‘We encourage the government to go further’
Canberra announced more Iran sanctions on the first anniversary of the incarceration that led to the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini.
By Peter Kohn
BBYO Melbourne chapter adviser Noah Loven (right) and UJEB madrichah, Chloe Guss, at the International Leadership Training Conference in 2019.
June 22, 2023, 11:52 am
UJEB teens jet set to American leadership conference
“Facilitating international experiences for Jewish teens at non-Jewish schools closely aligns with UJEB’s core values (identity, engagement, community, inclusivity)..."
By Hannah Schauder
From left: Dr Kim Huynh , Professor Frank Bongiorno, Associate Professor Joshua Neoh, Professor Kim Rubenstein, Lynda Ben-Menashe, Professor Fiona Jenkins. Photo: Supplied
June 18, 2023, 7:03 am
Academics see Israel
"Late each night, left to my own company after a packed day of activities in this superbly organised tour, my mind would be racing as I tried to get my head around what I had witnessed.
By AJN STAFF
Toasting Israel's 75th birthday.
June 1, 2023, 2:59 pm
Politicians and dignitaries celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday
The National Arboretum in Canberra was packed on Wednesday night for the Embassy of Israel’s Independence Day Reception
By Gareth Narunsky
Gary Myers (right) meeting former South African rugby captain Francois Pienaar in Cape Town.
June 1, 2023, 12:45 pm
Meyers enjoys life highlight
"I raised about $50,000 for his charity, allowing underprivileged South African kids a chance at a better life."
By AJN STAFF
April 5, 2023, 9:29 am
ANU rejects IHRA definition
'The university's view is that it has sufficient protections and measures in place to help prevent and respond to any form of discrimination within its existing policies and procedures'
By Mia Gardiner
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