CNNs Alan Goodman and Duarte Mendonca contributed to reporting.
It has resulted in protests from both Jewish and Muslim communities.according to the territory's health ministry.
These events are a severe escalation directed towards our community.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said following the attack on the East Melbourne synagogue.Police are looking for a man who poured liquid on the synagogue's front door before setting it on fire on Friday night.
and passed tougher laws against hate crimes following a wave of high-profile attacks.sparked by tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has become a volatile political issue in Australia.
Israel-Gaza warIsraelAntisemitismAustraliaRelatedHamas says it delivered 'positive response' on US Gaza ceasefire plan48 mins agoMiddle EastIsrael's strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative - but dozens more people were killed20 hrs agoMiddle EastGaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians2 days agoMiddle EastMore from the BBC23 mins agoBurns eyes legacy with Italy step away from T20 World CupFormer Australia Test opener Joe Burns says Italy's cricketers have the opportunity to create a legacy as he attempts to captain European nation to first ever World Cup.The worst thing is that years are passing by.
President Zelensky warned that 50.a Ukrainian journalist explained and only if they are loud and close.
and is talking up the threat to the city of Sumy.'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battleWatch: Ukrainian soldiers aim to shoot down Russian drones in SumyAs the evening light ebbed away a handful of Ukrainian troops emerged from the treeline to face an unequal fight.