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Arson Attack On Melbourne Synagogue Declared Terrorist Act

Australian authorities label arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as terrorism, escalating investigation to Joint Counter-Terrorism Team. Rise in targeted a...

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

AFP taskforce to target antisemitism as Asio boss warns politically motivated violence a ‘principal’ concern

Attorney general says now a ‘time for national unity’ after PM defends Labor’s response to Melbourne synagogue fire

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Melbourne synagogue arson attack declared a terrorist act

Police said a manhunt was underway to find three suspects following the fire

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Australian Police Seek Three Suspects In Synagogue Blaze

Australian police said on Monday they are hunting for three suspects over an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, which has been designated as a terrorist act.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024

Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded

Anthony Albanese has announced an Australian Federal Police Special Operation Taskforce to combat antisemitism, after criticism from within and outside the Jewish community that the government has not done enough to deal with the escalating issue.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Anthony Albanese Says Melbourne Synagogue Attack Was Terrorism In His ‘Personal View’

In the wake of the attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has debated calling it an act of terror.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 9, 2024

Melbourne synagogue fire a terrorist attack ‘on the Jewish people’, police believe

Victoria police make formal declaration over Friday’s attack at the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Peter Dutton accused of ‘disgusting’ political point-scoring after synagogue fire – then attacks Jewish Labor MP

Josh Burns says he has been standing up for his Melbourne community ‘every day’ as Chris Bowen calls for national unity

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend wants his trial to be held in Melbourne, away from the regional city of Ballarat where the alleged murder occurred.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Forced to move by the Australian housing crisis: three-hour commutes and ‘never mind seeing your family’

In search of affordable housing people move away from their jobs, their communities and support networks. But the shift is also changing the way cities function

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2024