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Man arrested for Maasarwe murder
Israeli media is reporting that the body of a young woman found near a tram stop in Bundoora yesterday was that of a 21-year-old Israeli student.
It is reported that she was studying Chinese and English at Shanghai University, and was in Melbourne as part of an overseas study program.
national
Game shame
AUSTRALIAN games retailers are being urged to follow the example of Games World in Chadstone, which has ceased selling the game Secret Hitler following complaints filed to the Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC).
Wealth ManagementAn Australian Jewish News feature
Glory and pain – the hazards of being a fund manager
By marcus padley I manage a $38 million Australian equity fund. It was great last year, the market was up 12 per cent and we were up 23 per cent.
What to do after the market mayhem
by Roger Balch Although the natural reaction upon seeing headlines like “As of lunchtime November 21 the ASX had wiped out two years of gains” (in the AFR) is to […]
sport
Noemie Fox in fine form at nationals
Noemie Fox returned to Sydney from Tasmania’s Brady Whitewater Course last week with several Canoe Slalom National Championships medals around her neck.
Australian Open preview
With the Australian Open to begin at Melbourne Park on January 14, Rebecca Davis previews the Jewish players who are in the men’s and ladies’ singles draws.
international
Teen to be charged over Aisha Rabi death
A Jewish youngster is to be charged in Israel for killing a Palestinian woman called Aisha Rabi in a stoning attack last October.
Gantz emerges from the political shadows
Bibi’s biggest challenger came out of the shadows this week, Benny Gantz, giving the first hints on his campaign themes.
arts
Lost & Found, Oscars bound?
AFTER receiving the AACTA Award for Best Animated Short in December, Lost & Found – a thought-provoking stop-motion film co-directed by Melbourne-based Andrew Goldsmith and Bradley Slabe – was shortlisted for the Academy Awards for Best Animated Short. It is one of 10 films to make the cut, with final nominations to be announced on January 22.
Refugee love story brought to life
A Canadian production to be staged this month at Sydney Festival illustrates the love that should be extended to modern-day refugees, writes Sophie Deutsch.
competitions
Holiday photo competition
Our annual holiday photo competition is back, with a great Queensland holiday prize to be won by AJN readers who submit the best shot.
opinion
Turning soccer into a political football
The power of football is a panacea to the many woes of the Middle East, and for that matter, the world. How fantastic if it could be part of the cure.