Vandalism
Photo: Instagram
August 4, 2026, 2:53 pm
October 7 memorial vandalised
“It shows a concerning absence of empathy and respect for the suffering of others.”
By AJN STAFF
One of the vandalised plaques in Caulfield Park. Photo: Facebook.
April 14, 2026, 3:07 pm
Thieves remove Jewish-Israeli plaques at Caulfield Park
Plaques of Jewish significance stolen from Caulfield Park in targeted act of vandalism.
By Bruce Hill
The graffiti at Bondi Beach. Photo: Arsen Ostrovsky/Facebook
December 1, 2025, 4:27 pm
Bondi Beach vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti
Parts of the 'Head On' photo exhibition, lifeguard towers and barriers, and other infrastructure vandalised with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian messages
By Naomi Chait
Graffiti at Melbourne Hebrew Congregation.
June 25, 2025, 4:49 pm
Historic Melbourne shule vandalised
Rabbi Nathanson said it was not the first time the shule had been vandalised.
By Peter Kohn
The scene of a hate crime in Sydney's Wollahra last December. Photo: Screenshot
May 15, 2025, 10:35 am
Woollahra vandal granted bail
The vandalism took place near the Wolper Jewish Hospital and Emanuel Synagogue.
By AJN STAFF
A burnt out car with antisemitic graffiti is towed away in Dover Heights, Sydney, Friday, January 17, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Neve Brissendeni
January 17, 2025, 8:22 am
Antisemitic vandals target home once owned by high-profile Jewish leader
In the latest attack, this time in Dover Heights, 'a number of vehicles were sprayed with graffiti, two vehicles were set alight, and a house was splashed with paint'.
By AJN STAFF
Graffiti at Newtown Synagogue on Saturday morning.
January 12, 2025, 11:20 am
Newtown Synagogue vandalised; attackers were attempting to start a fire
'An accelerant of some type has been used, and that is an escalation in the level of criminality as far as I'm concerned'
By AJN STAFF
Anti-Israel graffiti on a building in Woollahra.
November 25, 2024, 2:46 pm
Second man arrested for Woollahra rampage
'We look forward to the full force of the law being applied to anyone who is found guilty of these crimes'
By Gareth Narunsky
A vandalised car in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra.
November 21, 2024, 10:00 am
Anti-Israel vandals target Sydney suburb
'This is the latest escalation in a campaign of intimidation and harassment targeted at the Jewish community'
By Gareth Narunsky
Protesters outside The Great Synagogue in Sydney in 2024.
July 18, 2024, 9:30 am
Hate at the gate
"If it wasn't known before where we are and what we are, then it's certainly known now," says president of the Great Synagogue David Lewis.
By Carly Adno
Senator Jacqui Lambie in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
July 4, 2024, 8:00 am
Greens refuse to condemn memorial vandalism
A series of sites along Anzac Parade in the capital were sullied last Saturday night, just two weeks after the Australian War Memorial itself was targeted by vandals.
By Gareth Narunsky
Josh Burns’ office after being attacked [Facebook]
June 19, 2024, 11:15 am
Jewish MP’s office attacked
Burns, who is Jewish, said it was a politically motivated attack and he’s been in contact with the Federal Police and is awaiting further advice.
By Bruce Hill
Community members redoing the hostage posters mural in St Kilda last Tuesday after it was vandalised overnight. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 25, 2024, 12:39 pm
Hostage wall defaced again
"These extremists seek to intimidate the community through the darkness of night. They are gutless cowards," says Caulfield MP David Southwick.
By Bruce Hill
Heshy Adelist working to remove graffiti.
April 22, 2024, 12:35 pm
‘One hour’ removal
"I cannot articulate strongly enough how totally and utterly unacceptable this is, especially in a city like Melbourne," says incoming lord mayor Nicholas Reece.
By Bruce Hill
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