Ripponlea
Wong defends criticism of Israel, rebukes Dutton
Penny Wong says Australia expects Israel to comply with international law in the same way it expects authoritarian regimes such as Russia and China to do so.
- by Matthew Knott, Josefine Ganko and Nick Bonyhady
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‘Back bigger and better’: Hundreds rally near firebombed synagogue, vowing to rebuild
Heartbroken members of Melbourne’s Adass Israel community have promised to restore the “jewel in the crown” of their community by rebuilding their synagogue.
- by Ashleigh McMillan, Carla Jaeger and Michael Bachelard
Mystery over rusty bullet found outside burnt-out synagogue
Police are investigating a rusty bullet that was found directly outside the scene of Friday’s arson attack.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Brittany Busch
Netanyahu claims Melbourne synagogue attack linked to Labor’s ‘anti-Israel sentiment’
The Israeli leader cited Canberra’s decision to vote for a UN resolution demanding the end of Israel’s “unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory”.
- by Rob Harris, Ashleigh McMillan and Brittany Busch
‘This is an attack on all Jews in Melbourne’: Leaders reeling after attack
Jewish leaders say tolerance for antisemitic campaigns, protest and abuse should have ended months before Friday’s arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
- by Chip Le Grand
As it happened: Melbourne synagogue Adass Israel in Ripponlea torched in early morning firebombing; prime minister, leaders condemn attack
The arson squad is investigating an attack on a synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Catch up on our coverage for Friday, December 6.
- by Elissa Goldstein and Hanna Mills Turbet
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Crime
‘An act of hate’: Counter-terrorism police to investigate synagogue firebombing
The attack – widely condemned as an act of antisemitism – caused extensive damage, gutting the building and leaving charred ruins, a tangle of wiring and a collapsed roof.
- by Cameron Houston, Cassandra Morgan, Chip Le Grand and Benjamin Preiss
Egged on by parents, children’s Easter race leaves restrictions behind
Melbourne turned on some egg-cellent weather for about 4000 egg-cited children and parents at Rippon Lea Estate’s annual egg and spoon race on Easter Saturday.
- by Chloe Booker
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Coronavirus pandemic
Andrews blasts ‘bad behaviour’ as six fined after Ripponlea synagogue stand-off
Victoria’s Premier has criticised those who gathered and thanked leaders of the Jewish community for condemning the public health breaches.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Rachel Eddie and Cameron Houston
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Melbourne
Never mind the 50 Best ranking drop, Attica is still world class
In its latest incarnation, Attica puts indigenous Australia front and centre. And it's better than it's ever been, reviews Dani Valent.
- by Dani Valent