Nova Peris
Former prime minister Tony Abbott on location in east Arnhem Land. Photo: Annette Cohen
August 6, 2026, 11:22 am
Tikkun olam in the outback
A new partnership between the Yolŋu community, the Nova Peris Foundation and IsraAID is bringing safe drinking water to remote Bawaka.
By AJN STAFF
Former prime minister Tony Abbott on location in east Arnhem Land. Photo: Annette Cohen
August 6, 2026, 11:15 am
Building more than water tanks
Tony Abbott recounts his latest journey to East Arnhem Land, alongside Nova Peris and IsraAID.
By TONY ABBOTT
From left: Nova Peris, Lisa Jackson Pulver and Alexandra Senter. Photo: Supplied
March 17, 2026, 1:19 pm
Shalom Gamarada branches out
Peris said education remains a powerful pathway to freedom and opportunity for Aboriginal Australians.
By AJN STAFF
President Isaac Herzog addresses the Sydney Jewish community. Photo: Israeli Embassy/Facebook
February 9, 2026, 11:39 pm
President headlines moving evening of reflection
'In the wake of the horror at Bondi Beach, we felt we must come to Australia to look you in the eye. To show up for you,' Herzog says
By Gareth Narunsky
Mike Kelly addressing NAJEX’s ANZAC commemoration event last Sunday. Photo: Noel Kessel
January 6, 2026, 9:37 am
Prominent former Labor figures join call for Royal Commission
'The Australian Jewish community has called on us to 'shine a light against the darkness'. We can do no less.'
Photo: Instagram
November 5, 2025, 3:51 pm
True bonds that stand the test of time
Beyond governments and headlines, Australia and Israel share true bonds built on history, courage and hope.
By AJN STAFF
Colonel Michael Scott and Nova Peris at the Park of the Australian Soldier in Be'er Sheva, to commemorate the anniversary of he Battle of Be'er Sheva on October 31, 2025. Photo: Instagram @novaperis
November 3, 2025, 4:51 pm
Australians honour Light Horsemen
Indigenous advocate and former Senator Nova Peris and Australian Colonel Michael Scott spoke at a ceremony last week to mark the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Be'er Sheva.
By Sharyn Kolieb
October 13, 2025, 1:53 pm
Sydneysiders gather in rain for October 7 memorial
Ambassador Amir Maimon: 'These two years have brought immeasurable hardship, yet those who have suffered most are the ones who teach us the meaning of strength, courage and hope'
By Gareth Narunsky
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate opening the 2025 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. Photo: Bruce Hill.
September 3, 2025, 11:33 pm
Mayors summit against antisemitism opens on the Gold Coast
The antisemitism summit opened with Nova Peris and survivor Robert Singer sharing powerful personal stories.
By Bruce Hill
Technion President Professor Uri Sivan presenting the award to Nova Peris. Photo: Rami Shlush
June 25, 2025, 2:38 pm
Nova Peris honoured by Technion
The former Olympic hockey gold medallist was one of four recipients honoured at a special ceremony during the Technion Board of Governors meeting this month
By AJN STAFF
Nova Peris (right) talks to Sharri Markson.
June 23, 2025, 3:38 pm
Peris’ ordeal during Iran strikes on Israel
'I think, you know, ultimately, when you look back, I just think the resilience of Jewish people is just unbelievable'
By Gareth Narunsky
Israelis take shelter in Tel Aviv during a barrage of missile. Photo: TOI
June 16, 2025, 4:15 pm
Australia working on plans to assist stranded Australians
The Australian Government is trying to organise a bus to take stranded Australians in Israel to Jordan, but it's been described as a 'dump and run bus'.
By AJN STAFF
Nova Peris in her video announcement as ambassador for Australia's 2025 Maccabiah Games team. Photo: Screenshot
May 23, 2025, 1:10 pm
Peris proud to be AUS Maccabiah Games ambassador
Nova Peris is "excited to be part of the Maccabiah journey" as team Australia's ambassador for the 2025 Games.
By AJN STAFF
Yom Hazikaron at Melbourne Hebrew Congregation. Photo: KV Photography.
May 1, 2025, 10:50 am
Uniting in sorrow
Honouring Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror in a moving commemoration.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Nova Peris with Peter Kohn at the Union for Progressive Judaism conference in Canberra in November last year.
April 7, 2025, 12:31 pm
Tikkun olam in the outback
Nova Peris and Kevin Kalinko speak to Peter Kohn on Aboriginal-Jewish ties and helping remote communities.
By Peter Kohn
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