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.

Illustrative:  An Australian Army soldier is seen on a street on July 16, 2025 in Charters Towers, Australia.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 24, 2026.

At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

New Zealand police probes flydubai hijacker's time spent in island country - report

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

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.

A police officer stands in front of posters for the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam outside the National Convention Center in Hanoi on January 19, 2026.

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.

Muslim preacher Abu Ahmad at the Al Bayyinah Islamic Centre in Springvale.

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.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

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.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

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.

2026 ALP National Conference, in Adelaide Thursday, 23rd July 2026

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.

A police vehicle passes the Downing Centre Local and District Court, on the day of a hearing on an application in connection with the mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 22, 2025

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.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

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.

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.

No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties

The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.

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.

Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule, Melbourne.