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Australian team members inside Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem during the opening ceremony on July 1.
July 9, 2026, 2:11 pm
Aussies off to a top start in Israel
Australia's small Maccabiah team has already won multiple medals, led by Barry Lipp's historic first gold.
By Shane Desiatnik
The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026 (Maccabiah/Yoav Alon)The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026 (Maccabiah/Yoav Alon)
July 2, 2026, 10:50 am
Maccabiah Games open in Jerusalem
Thousands of athletes from more than 30 countries gather in Jerusalem.
By ZEV STUB
The Sydney Swans outside Bondi Pavilion on December 16.
December 16, 2025, 7:30 pm
Sport world offers hope after Bondi terror
Pain and trauma following the Chanukah terror attack at Bondi Beach is being felt in the arena of sport.
By Shane Desiatnik
Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans during the Europa League soccer match between PAOK and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Toumpa stadium in Greece. Photo: AP Photo
October 22, 2025, 3:15 pm
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from match
ast year, fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv were ambushed and violently attacked by organised gangs in Amsterdam.
By TOI STAFF
Todd Greenberg (left) and Michael Klinger holding the Keith Cup trophy. Photo: Maccabi Australia
March 27, 2025, 8:13 am
Rekindling the spark from pivotal 1924 game
In the biggest and most symbolic celebratory event held so far in Maccabi Australia’s centenary year.
By Shane Desiatnik
Members of Israel's first women's Aussie Rules football squad, with their coach Shir Maran (on left). Photos: Ezra Finkelstein
January 16, 2025, 2:24 pm
AFL Israel forms inaugural women’s squad
AFL Israel has established its first women’s team, based in Tel Aviv.
By Shane Desiatnik
Photo: X
January 8, 2025, 9:39 am
Israeli tennis player sidesteps Australian Open ban on wearing hostage pin
Barred from stepping on court for her qualifying round match with the yellow ribbon pin, which organizers deem a political statement.
By TOI STAFF
Newly elected Collingwood president Barry Carp. Photo: Collingwood Football Club
December 17, 2024, 10:51 am
Collingwood elects Carp as new president
“The priority for me as president, and for our board, is to continue to build on the foundations we have set,” says Barry Carp.
By Shane Desiatnik
Jessica (right) and Noemie Fox with the Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductions and awards gala in Melbourne on Monday. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied by Sport Australia Hall Of Fame
November 21, 2024, 9:45 am
Sporting sisters inspire Australia
Recipients over the years have included the likes of Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Ash Barty and the 2023 Matildas.
By Shane Desiatnik
Erebus Motorsport owner Betty Klimenko (back) with winning 2024 Bathurst 1000 drivers Todd Hazelwood (left) and Brodie Kostecki, holding the Peter Brock Trophy. Photo: Supercars
October 20, 2024, 6:00 am
Klimenko savours her second Bathurst 1000 win
“It was mind-numbing because I could see the finish line in front of me, but I also knew it could all go wrong on one of the last few corners,” Klimenko told The AJN.
By Shane Desiatnik
2024 CRO Race stage six winner Oded Kogut celebrates on the podium. Photo: Rafa Gomez/Sprint Cycling
October 15, 2024, 1:59 pm
Israeli’s emotional debut win a year after October 7
“To win on October 6, exactly one year after Black Saturday ... I don’t think I could ever experience a more emotional and powerful moment in my life,”says Oded Kogut.
By Shane Desiatnik
October 2, 2024, 3:16 pm
Yates wins world masters title
That commitment began to pay off in June when she came first in the women's 45-49 over-84kg bodyweight division at the 2024 Oceania championships.
By AJN STAFF
Brayden Bloch (fourth from the right, in blue shirt) cycling for team Brocar-Ale in the hills surrounding Valencia, Spain, last month.
October 2, 2024, 3:14 pm
How Bloch bounced back after early season blow
Bloch earned his best placing so far in a European U23 tour race, coming third in a one-day Summer Challenge Series race in Torrent, “which got me feeling super motivated”.
By Shane Desiatnik
From left: Harry Sheezel, Zach Merrett, Kevin Sheedy, Andrew Dillon and Jonathan Brown. Photo: Maccabi Victoria
October 2, 2024, 8:00 am
Sheezel in top Maccabi panel
"I knew I wanted to do it when I was a kid and fortunately I got picked up by North Melbourne a couple of years ago, and I'm just so grateful for the opportunity."
By AJN STAFF
Daniel Cohen takes a mark for the Jackas. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 23, 2024, 4:03 pm
Jackas edge Hampton in preliminary final
“While were were behind, we knew we’d have a strong wind in our favour in the last quarter and that scoring opportunities would come if we moved the ball around.
By Shane Desiatnik
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