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High-profile Melbourne man pleads not guilty to raping woman

A blanket suppression order has been lifted but accused’s identity remains secret

The Guardian - AU

Politics with Michelle Grattan: For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal

The attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and another car torching in Sydney have dramatically heightened political tensions over antisemitism.

The Conversation

Papenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season

Admitting Melbourne's initial offer was an ego blow, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is comfortable about his Storm future after signing a contract extension.

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The sharp, smart humour of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein – and Gene Wilder’s genius performance – still stands up after 50 years

In the mid 1970s, Hoyts Cinema Centre in Bourke Street Melbourne (the first multi-screened cinema in Victoria) was my go-to place for new release movies.

The Conversation

Albanese calls for protest ban outside places of worship as critics warn against ‘kneejerk reactions’

PM takes stance on ‘provocative acts’ and denounces antisemitism after Melbourne synagogue arson attack and Sydney anti-Israel vandalism

The Guardian - AU

Vandals Paint Anti-Israel Graffiti, Burn Car In Sydney

Two suspects daubed anti-Israel graffiti and torched a car in a Sydney suburb on Wednesday, police said, sparking "outrage" from Australia's government days after a Melbourne synagogue was set ablaze.

International Business Times

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.

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Reader Reply: I feel stupid for being too loyal, for too long, to Qantas

Crikey reader Ric Clark shares his firsthand experience of Qantas’ dismal performance in the peak travel period.

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PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful

Anthony Albanese has delivered an impassioned call for Australians to unite around common values and respect after two attacks on Jewish communities.

AAP

$200 taxi fares for a 5km trip: how illegal overcharging is surging – even as Victorian police are forced to crack down

Exclusive: Industry says Melbourne police having to force an entire rank of cabs to turn on their meters shows regulators have failed to stamp out rogue taxis

The Guardian - AU

‘This is just a photo op’: anger greets Albanese as he tours Melbourne synagogue destroyed by arson

Four days after Adass Israel was attacked, the prime minister visited the site and called for unity, but among the surging crowd the mood was one of frustration and blame

The Guardian - AU

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Dutton under fire over First Nations flags pledge; no RBA rate cut; and the murky waters of Facebook Marketplace

Opposition leader criticised over record on Indigenous issues and accused of ‘partisan games’ after Melbourne synagogue arson attack

The Guardian - AU

Banksy's ultimate Firewall unveiled at street art show

A free exhibition from Australia's most extensive collection of street art features a room of Banksys, including the never-before-seen sculpture Firewall.

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Google Revealed Australia’s Most-Searched Celebs, How Tos And Words Of 2024 & It’s Very Demure

Aussie women in sport have dominated the trending searches for Australian figures in 2024. That’s what I bloody like to see!

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Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big

One Australian state will need about 900 new kindergartens and 60 new government schools to keep up with demand and a growing population by 2036.

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Arson Attack On Melbourne Synagogue Investigated As Terrorist Incident

Investigation into arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as terrorism. Australian government condemns antisemitism and boosts security measures.

The Independent UK

Australian police say synagogue arson attack act of terrorism

Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne set on fire early Friday morning

The Conversation

The Melbourne synagogue fire is being treated as a terror attack. Here’s why that matters

Victoria Police has announced it’s treating the Melbourne synagogue fire as a terrorist attack.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: synagogue fire fallout; Assad’s palace overrun; and ABC breakfast replacements revealed

Friday’s arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is now being treated by police as an act of terrorism

International Business Times

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.

The Conversation

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.

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