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December 15, 2025

Antisemitism rising in Australia

By By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press 

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — At least 11 people were killed Sunday in an attack on a Hannukah celebration at a popular Sydney beach and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to call it an act of antisemitic terrorism. Antisemitism has been on the rise in Australia, fueled in part by Israel’s war in Gaza, even as local Jewish groups have decried the lack of support from authorities.

Serra Catholic celebrates WPIAL title
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Serra Catholic celebrates WPIAL title
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Free dresses offered for formal school events
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