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Recent reports from Melbourne, Australia, indicate a rise in antisemitic incidents affecting the Jewish community. Jewish university students and staff have reported feeling unsafe on campuses, citing harassment and intimidation. The Melbourne Holocaust Museum has experienced an increase in hateful comments and threats, leading to heightened securi...
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The lord mayor of Melbourne reported a decline in social cohesion since the Gaza war began, with a notable increase in antisemitic graffiti targeting synagogues.
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abc.net.au
1 day ago
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A local council in Melbourne has removed nearly 1,000 pieces of anti-Semitic graffiti in the past two years, highlighting a rise in antisemitism since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
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canberratimes.com.au
1 day ago
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Academic Marcia Langton testified at Australia's antisemitism royal commission, detailing racial abuse and property damage, including smashed car windows, for her support of Jewish Australians.
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abc.net.au
6 days ago
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Authorities are investigating an alleged attack on a Melbourne defence manufacturer as a suspected act of terrorism linked to pro-Palestinian motives.
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sbs.com.au
Aug 05, 2026
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Australian Federal Police are investigating an arson attack on a defense firm as a potential act of terrorism with pro-Palestinian motives.
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sbs.com.au
Aug 04, 2026
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A Jewish Australian artist testified about being 'cancelled' after her comments on Hamas were leaked, highlighting rising antisemitism in the arts community.
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abc.net.au
Jul 31, 2026
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התארחתי במלבורן ברובע היהודי אצל משפחה שלי כולם היו ממש ידידותיים ופרו ישראלים פארקים ענקיים עם המון כלבים חמודים אנשים חמים ונעימים קהילה יהודית חזקה עם בית כנסת ומקווה
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I visited Australia, Malbourne a few months ago, I didn't feel hostile!
ShaySep 19, 2025
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From a Melbourne and now Israeli Jew, Melbourne is mostly safe. Just try to avoid the protests in the city, and be careful where you wear a kippah, but other than that, you should be fine.
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