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A worker weighs newly printed ballot papers, at a printing factory, ahead of the October 27 Israeli legislative election in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, on October 8, 2026. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP
October 15, 2026, 4:03 pm
The Australians flying 14,000km to cast a ballot
‘These are the most critical elections since the country was founded’
By Gareth Narunsky
Anat Vidor. Photo: Supplied
October 15, 2026, 1:59 pm
WIZO brings sexual violence evidence to UN Congress
WIZO calls for accountability at UN congress over Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7 and against hostages.
By AJN STAFF
Penny Wong at the UN in New York. Photo: Facebook
October 15, 2026, 12:47 pm
Wong joins call for Abbas to reverse election delay
Australian, British, Canadian and French foreign ministers say credible elections central to PA reform commitments
By AJN STAFF
Photos: social media
October 15, 2026, 11:25 am
Online antisemitism at record high
Online antisemitism at record levels three years after October 7, Online Hate Prevention Institute reports.
By AJN STAFF
Labor senator Raff Ciccone. Photo: Facebook
October 15, 2026, 10:31 am
Ciccone: IRGC still projecting violence beyond its borders
'The regime in Tehran has exported violence and hatred for decades. It funds armed proxies across the Middle East. It brutalises its own people'
By AJN STAFF
Islamic scholar Dr Ovamir Anjum on the OnePath Network. Screenshot: YouTube
October 14, 2026, 4:40 pm
Government moves to terminate OnePath grant
The Islamic media organisation received around $300,000 under a program intended to strengthen social cohesion
By AJN STAFF
Josh Frydenberg launches his book in Sydney on Tuesday. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
October 13, 2026, 4:03 pm
‘A proud Australian, a proud Jew’
Frydenberg reflects on his Jewish identity and why October 7 compelled him to speak out against antisemitism.
By Gareth Narunsky
Peter Wertheim (left) and Daniel Aghion in London. Photo: Sophie Elsworth/Reused with permission
October 13, 2026, 3:04 pm
ECAJ takes antisemitism warning to J7
Australia recorded the world’s largest proportionate rise in antisemitism since October 7, ECAJ leaders say
By AJN STAFF
(Left) Hamam al-Hammami, the copilot who tried to bring down a flydubai flight to Israel, seen in an undated image from his recently deleted LinkedIn profile; (right) al-Hammami seen after he was subdued and bound on the plane. (Channel 12 screenshot via Times of Israel)
October 12, 2026, 5:51 pm
Jewish leaders seek answers on flydubai co-pilot
Jewish leaders want answers after the UAE said the flydubai co-pilot began drifting to extremism in Melbourne
By Bruce Hill
Anthony Albanese marks three years since October 7 in parliament on Monday, October 12, 2026.
October 12, 2026, 3:26 pm
Leaders mark three years since October 7 in parliament
Anthony Albanese says Hamas must disarm and can play no role in future of Palestinian state
By AJN STAFF
The alleged flag hanging from the pedestrian bridge. Photo: AJA
October 12, 2026, 3:14 pm
Man charged over flag and gestures on Bondi footbridge
A 53-year-old was refused bail after allegedly hanging a flag and making offensive gestures on the footbridge where 15 people were murdered in December
By AJN STAFF
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett speaks to media during a press conference in April. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
October 12, 2026, 2:25 pm
Barrett: security environment for Jews ‘very volatile’
Krissy Barrett says Hamas-inspired threat not declining, expects contested Royal Commission findings
By AJN STAFF
Member for Berowra Julian Leeser is one of those who has called for an extension.
October 12, 2026, 12:27 pm
Leeser to Labor: ‘vote for your own antisemitism policy’
Member for Berowra tells Parliament universities had responded to instructions to tackle antisemitism by arguing over the definition of the word
By Gareth Narunsky
Pauline Hanson addresses the AICC luncheon in Melbourne. Photo: Dean Schmideg
October 9, 2026, 3:17 pm
Hanson vows to shut prayer halls that preach hatred
Hanson pledges crackdown on extremist preachers as ZFA urges action on antisemitism within One Nation.
By Bruce Hill
The Premier of Victoria, Ben Carroll, speaking to students at Mount Scopus Memorial College's October 7 assembly. Photo: Supplied
October 9, 2026, 3:01 pm
Victorian Premier apologises to Jewish community
On the third anniversary of October 7, Ben Carroll tells Mount Scopus students 'we did not do enough to help you'
By AJN STAFF
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