Australia
One Australian soldier killed, five injured in Mount Bundey training accident
The Australian Department of Defense confirmed that the incident had occurred, but did not provide any further details.
At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk
New Zealand police probes flydubai hijacker's time spent in island country - report
Flydubai hijacker's years in Australia under scrutiny as authorities probe link to country - report
Three arrested on terrorism, forgery charges in Vietnam, including Norwegian, Australian citizens
The three were "illegally entering Vietnam to conduct terrorist and sabotage activities,"Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said.
Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians
According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.
OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT
Researchers said that the AI was prompted to do mundane data collection, but struggled to get the information it needed and instead hacked into websites.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website in a potential first for AI
Australia confirmed an OpenAI agent breached a government health portal in June, marking a potential first for an AI hacking a state website and prompting deep concern over delayed disclosure.
Australia pulled out of West Bank sanctions at last minute, EU diplomats reveal - report
Diplomatic sources told the ABC they were surprised after Australia declined to join a 12-nation, UK-led coalition imposing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements late in negotiations.
Man charged with ramming gates of Brisbane synagogue released immediately after sentencing
No one was injured during the ramming, but a person standing behind the gate at the time spotted the vehicle and quickly moved out of its path just moments before the gate collapsed.
Widow of Bondi Hanukkah photographer reveals she is converting to Judaism in his, victims' honor
The widow of Bondi Hanukkah attack victim Peter Meagher, Virginia, is converting to Judaism after her husband, raised Catholic, discovered shortly before his death that he was Jewish.
From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey
“It’s such an incredible blessing to be here. I really feel it was the mission of my life to facilitate my family’s return to Israel,” retired judge David Parry said of his aliyah journey.
No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties
The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.
25 ViZionaries: Rabbi Daniel Rabin - No. 19
As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.