Chris Cannan
Paul Griffiths (right) presents copies of his credentials to Israeli Chief of State Protocol Meron Reuben.
October 8, 2020, 12:00 am
Australia’s new ambassador to Israel
Australia’s next ambassador to Israel Paul Griffiths says he’s 'excited to work on Australia’s flourishing bilateral relationship with Israel'.
By Evan Zlatkis
Chris Cannan with his twin sons Nicholas and Alexander and Reuven Rivlin in 2017.
September 17, 2020, 12:00 am
Shalom and farewell, ambassador
At a farewell party he hosted earlier this month, Australia’s outgoing ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan said Israel was “a hard place to leave”.
By AJN STAFF
Yuval Rotem in Melbourne in 2013. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 9, 2020, 12:10 am
Yuval Rotem retires
'He formed deep and longstanding relationships with senior Australian decision-makers and was admired and respected by the entire Jewish community'.
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Marcin Kozlowski/March of the Living
April 23, 2020, 11:20 am
‘Our collective obligation to remember’
'75 years after the Holocaust, Australia honours the memory of those killed and recommits to ensuring this darkest chapter in history is never repeated'.
By AJN STAFF
David Hurley meeting with Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday. Photo: Israel GPO
January 23, 2020, 12:00 am
‘To honour and to learn’
Australia's Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda have arrived in Israel ahead of a major event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
By AJN STAFF
From left: Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan, Enosh (Israeli Mental Health Association) executive director Hilla Hadas and Australian ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan at the Jerusalem centre’s opening.
November 29, 2019, 6:00 am
Early intervention for Israel’s youth
Australian youth mental health service Headspace opened its second centre in Israel earlier this month.
By AJN STAFF
El Al’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
November 28, 2019, 9:58 am
El Al to trial direct flights to Melbourne
'This is an exciting and important announcement that will make it easier for Australians to experience the singular beauty of Israel'.
By Evan Zlatkis
Australia’s ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan (left) and Aboriginal Light Horseman Jack Pollard’s grandson Mark Pollard unveil the statue.
October 4, 2019, 7:30 am
‘Aboriginal Soldier’ statue dedicated in Tzemach
A statue has been unveiled in the Israeli town of Tzemach honouring the Indigenous Australians who fought there.
By Gareth Narunsky
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