The Albanese government’s anti-Semitism taskforce is “a day late and a dollar short”, opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson has said. Anthony Albanese announced the AFP-led operation on Monday following the firebombing of a synagogue in Melbourne last week. The announcement poured cold water on the Coalition’s own election pledge earlier on Monday to set … Read more
An aspiring rapper jailed for the “brutal and cowardly” murder of another man in his sleep was insulted over a perceived slight about lunch while he was hungry, a court has been told. Coskun Jaques Marius has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence a year after he was jailed for murdering Tane Tahi … Read more
The high-profile restaurateur who held up a Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney earlier this year has avoided a conviction after he expressed remorse and a magistrate accepted he was not an anti-Semite. Alan Yazbek, 56, was sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to displaying a … Read more
A high-profile restaurateur has walked away without a conviction after holding an anti-Israel sign bearing a swastika during a heated rally on the anniversary eve of Hamas’s deadly attacks. Alan Yazbek pleaded guilty to displaying the Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney’s Hyde Park on October 6. The co-owner of the Nomad Restaurant … Read more
As he ran backwards trying to flee two gangs violently clashing by the beach, Hashim Mohamed tripped and fell to the ground. The rest of his group ran and left the 18-year-old lying there, unarmed and defenceless, as knives were plunged into him by several boys. Mr Mohamed tried to resist, sliding backwards and kicking … Read more
Veteran Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Paul Fletcher has confirmed he will not run for re-election, bowing out of federal politics after a 15-year stint. The Bradfield MP will leave parliament following the next election, and is the second exit of a high-profile moderate following the resignation of the Coalition’s foreign affairs spokesman Simon … Read more
Liberal frontbencher Paul Fletcher, whose seat is under threat, will retire from federal politics at the next election. Mr Fletcher, who served as a communications minister in the Morrison government, has represented the Sydney electorate of Bradfield since 2009. The outgoing MP said it had been a privilege to represent the seat. “Renewal is healthy, … Read more
Peter Dutton has come out in defence of Anthony Albanese for playing tennis after a series of engagements over the weekend instead of rushing to the Melbourne synagogue firebombed in a likely terrorist act. The Prime Minister was spotted at the Cottesloe Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon towards the end of a three-day official trip, … Read more
Dozens of protesters have blocked a major court precinct who were pushing for a former Israeli adviser to face charges for allegedly advocating genocide. Uncle Robbie Thorpe and Daniel Taylor launched their private prosecutions against Mark Regev in Melbourne Magistrates Court, accusing him of endorsing actions constituting genocide in Gaza. Mr Regev is an Australian … Read more
The Brisbane operator of scenic walks across the city’s 74m tall Story Bridge are looking to allow people to drink alcohol atop the overpass. The tourism business has a proposal before the city council due to be considered at a special meeting on Tuesday. The operator is seeking an extension of the bridge climb route … Read more