August 17, 2026 — 7:30pm

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Natalie James loved going to her local cafe in her progressive and diverse inner north Melbourne neighbourhood.

But her feelings changed after graffiti including “F*** Israel”, “Free Palestine” and “Land Back” appeared days after a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Bondi last December killed 15 people.

James reported the graffiti – which included a crossed-out Star of David – to Darebin City Council, thinking it would be removed swiftly. It was not, and she began to feel that her neighbourhood was…

Read the full article at SMH.COM.AU