By David Slucki, Loti Smorgon Associate Professor in Contemporary Jewish Life and Culture, Monash University
Idan Dershowitz, Senior Lecturer, Bible Studies, Monash University
Yaffa Bart, Research Associate, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University
Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is one of the world’s most widely celebrated Jewish festivals. The Bondi attacks’ timing on its first day is significant – and heartbreaking.
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By Vanessa Cobham, Professor of Clinical Psychology, The University of Queensland
As the community begins to grapple with the horror and tragedy of the Bondi shootings on Sunday, children will likely have questions. Parents may also be wondering how to talk to their little kids and teenagers about what happened.
I am a clinical psychologist and researcher with a focus on children, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Here are some things to keep in mind when talking to children about the tragedy in Bondi (though many of these…
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By Yasmin Mowat, Clinical Project Manager, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
David Irving, Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney
Tens of thousands of people have already volunteered to donate blood. But donations will also be needed in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know.
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By Amnesty International
Responding to today’s conviction of Hong Kong newspaper founder Jimmy Lai on national security charges, Amnesty International’s China Director Sarah Brooks said: “The predictability of today’s verdict does not make it any less dismaying – the conviction of Jimmy Lai feels like the death knell for press freedom in Hong Kong, where the essential work […] The post Hong Kong: Conviction of Jimmy Lai sounds death knell for press freedom appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Sangita Swechcha
Global Voices interviewed Moharaj Sharma to explore his path as a poet, journalist, and documentarian, and his enduring efforts to elevate Nepali literature, linguistic traditions, and diaspora narratives.
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By Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation
Amanda Dunn, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation
Judith Ireland, Education Editor, The Conversation
Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, The Conversation
Twenty-nine people were injured and taken to hospital in the deadliest mass shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.
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By Ashlynne McGhee, Head of Editorial Innovation, The Conversation
Matt Garrow, Editorial Web Developer, The Conversation
We’ve sifted through verified video and social media posts to piece together everything we can about the deadliest shooting in Australia since Port Arthur.
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By Greg Barton, Chair in Global Islamic Politics, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
With 15 civilians and one gunman dead so far, and another 40 people injured, Australia is reeling from its worst act of terrorism on home soil. Two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Archer Park on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach.
Police have confirmed the two alleged attackers were father and son, aged 50 and 24. The father, Sajid Akram, who was licensed to own six firearms, was shot dead by police. The son,…
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By Matteo Vergani, Associate Professor and Director of the Tackling Hate Lab, Deakin University
This research – which is in the early stages and yet to be peer reviewed – has recorded a significant increase in antisemitic sentiment after October 7.
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By Rohan Best, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Macquarie University
Changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program are a step in the right direction, but more are needed to make it fair.
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