Victoria
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. Photo: Peter Haskin
June 18, 2026, 6:14 pm
Victoria to forge medical partnership with Israel
'A country is more than its government — a country is about its people,' Premier says
By AJN STAFF
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. Photo: Peter Haskin Photography
June 18, 2026, 10:27 am
What leadership is—and is not
When Premier Allan attends Chinese New Year celebrations, is there an accompanying lecture about the mass detention and forced labour of Uyghurs in Xinjiang?
By MICHAEL SCOTT
Menachem Vorchheimer. Photo: X.
February 26, 2026, 4:36 pm
‘All Zionists are terrorists’ chant found unlawful 
VCAT rules antizionist rhetoric constitutes racial vilification under Victorian law
By Bruce Hill
Police tape around the Torah-shaped door handles of the Adass Israel synagogue after it was fire bombed.
November 20, 2025, 8:00 am
Wrong decision leaves Jewish safety exposed
The Jewish community is left more fearful, more frustrated and questioning its own protection.
By AJN STAFF
The offensive graffiti in inner-city Melbourne. Photo: Facebook
October 7, 2025, 11:23 am
Billboard vandalised with pro-Hamas graffiti
Victoria Police said it was investigating the incident after it was reported early on Tuesday morning
By AJN STAFF
JCCV CEO Naomi Levin.
July 17, 2025, 4:11 pm
JCCV launches antisemitism support service
JCCV CEO Naomi Levin: 'For the past 20 months, we have been supporting people behind the scenes, and now we are proud to launch a formal service to expand this vital work'
By AJN STAFF
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan at at a Yom Haatzmaut Reception in Melbourne on May 27 2025. Photo: Peter Haskin.
May 28, 2025, 11:56 am
Politicians honour Israel’s 77 years
“Let us toast the people of Israel, the enduring strength of Jewish life" said Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Major General Jeffrey Rosenfeld, patron of VAJEX.
April 24, 2025, 12:25 pm
VAJEX pivots to include younger generation
The Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women (VAJEX) has a new mission – renewal
By Bruce Hill
An anti-Israel protest in the Melbourne CBD on Sunday, March 23. Photo: X
March 27, 2025, 6:11 pm
Supporters recount being pushed by police
'I went to complain … basically stop harassing two little old ladies … then they started to put their hands on me and push me and try to take me to the ground'
By Sharyn Kolieb
17-12-24 Naomi Levin, CEO of JCCV speaking outside Adass after Premier Jacinta Allan's announce,ment of new laws to curb hate and anti-semitism. Photo: Peter Haskin
December 17, 2024, 3:28 pm
Shule protests, symbols, masks to be banned
Long-awaited measures against rampant antisemitism in Victoria have been welcomed by Jewish organisations.
By Peter Kohn
Jacob Hersant (centre) speaks to awaiting media upon leaving the Melbourne Magistrates' Court in Melbourne, Friday, November 8, 2024. Photo: AAP Image/Con Chronis
November 8, 2024, 1:01 pm
Neo Nazi given a month’s jail: First conviction under Nazi salute ban
'This isn't just a sentence—it's a national roar that symbols of Nazism have no place on our soil'
By Bruce Hill
CSG will keep the community safe these High Holy Days. Photo: Peter Haskin
September 26, 2024, 8:00 am
CSG working with police
Kagan said he is confident with the support from law enforcement including for the upcoming October 7 commemoration events.
By Bruce Hill
An antisemitic daubing in Clayton in Melbourne in November, 2023.
August 8, 2024, 11:27 am
Antisemitism high before Oct 7
The report stated that between October 7 and December 31, 252 antisemitic incidents were reported, accounting for 69 per cent of all 2023 incidents.
By Peter Kohn
Pro Palestinian protests come to Caulfield. Photo: Peter Haskin / The AJN
June 20, 2024, 8:00 am
The state of hate
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) said the numbers show a clear picture: the state of Victoria has an anti-Jewish problem, and something needs to be done. 
By Bruce Hill
John Pesutto is presented with an Emunah certificate by JCCV vice-president Hayley Southwick, and Premier Jacinta Allan is presented with her certificate by ZFA board member Lauren Blecher. Photo: Peter Haskin
May 30, 2024, 3:24 pm
Victoria’s leaders show solidarity
Liberal leader John Pesutto emphasised that “words start to lose their weight and force without action …  we have to stand up, not just speak up.“
By Peter Kohn
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