US EditionAustralia PM Anthony Albanese commends 'courage and compassion' after Bondi Beach attack in New Year's message
Memorials honor 15 killed in December terror attack as authorities deploy thousands of officers and conduct weapon searches to ensure safety at major New Year events.
- Following a terror attack at Bondi Beach believed to be inspired by the Islamic State, crowds have started to gather at the Sydney Opera House for a major fireworks display to welcome the new year, which will feature a tribute to the victims.
- The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has urged locals to show "defiance" by attending 31 December fireworks and other events with friends and family, while also announcing an unprecedented deployment of police and firepower.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commended the "courage and compassion" shown in response to the attack, saying it demonstrated "the best of the Australian spirit.
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Australia PM Anthony Albanese commends 'courage and compassion' after Bondi Beach attack in New Year's message
Fifteen people died and dozens more were injured when gunmen opened fire on more than 1,000 people celebrating the Jewish festival Hanukkah on Sydney's Bondi Beach on 14 December.
Australians Urged to Celebrate New Year Despite Heightened Security
Hope instead of hate will be the focus for Australians as they prepare to ring in the new year at live sites across the country. All eyes will be on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which will be lit white at 11 p.m. to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre. A menorah will also be projected onto the pylons to remember the 15 people who were killed and the 41 others who were injured during the December 14 terror attack. The traditional fi…
Increased police presence in Sydney for New Year’s Eve following Bondi attack
Australian authorities on Tuesday said there would be an increased police presence in Sydney on New Year’s Eve, less than three weeks after 15 people were killed in the Bondi terror attack. More than 2,500 officers will be on high-visibility patrols in Sydney on Wednesday, New South Wales (NSW) Police said in a statement. NSW Premier Chris Minns said Wednesday would see the “largest deployment of police for a New Year’s Eve celebration ever”. Th…
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