7 d. ago 'Pray for Me' plea as Bondi Beach Hero’s health plunges on US trip to meet specialist doctors

The man who went viral for his valour during the Bondi Beach terror attack has seen his health take a turn for the worst.

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7 d. ago 'Remember me in your prayers': Bondi Beach hero suffers fresh health scare during US visit

The courageous man who disarmed one of the alleged gunmen in Sydney has had his health take a turn for the worse, suffering from "severe pain" while in the US as he seeks specialist treatment for gunshot wounds sustained in the December terror attack.

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9 d. ago Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed finally reveals why he didn't shoot terrorist when he had the chance

The hero of the Bondi Beach massacre has shared why he didn't shoot one of the attackers after wrestling his gun away.

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1 week ago PM announces federal royal commission into antisemitism in wake of Bondi beach attack

Anthony Albanese backflips after initially resisting demands for a broad national inquiry The prime minister has confirmed his government will call a federal royal commission into the alleged Bondi terror attack, with Anthony Albanese backflipping on an earlier stance against a wide-ranging Commonwealth inquiry.Albanese announced on Thursday the federal commission will examine four key areas, including the prevalence of antisemitism, how law enforcement will respond to antisemitism, the circumstances surrounding the alleged Bondi attack and strengthening social cohesion. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea enjoys a beach day in Bondi with daughter Sunny Bebop after returning to his second home Australia for summer

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea was spotted enjoying a relaxed beach outing at Bondi on Wednesday with his daughter Sunny Bebop.

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1 week ago Hero who confronted one of the Bondi Beach gunmen is granted permanent residency in Australia

A hero bystander who rushed to help confront one of the alleged Bondi Beach gunman has received a welcome boost ahead of the long road to recovery ahead.

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2 w. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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2 w. ago Sydney New Year’s Eve strikes more sombre tone as fireworks follow minute’s silence for Bondi

Terror attack victims remembered with menorah projected on to Harbour Bridge ahead of traditional dazzling displayAustralia paused to show solidarity with the Jewish community as New Year’s Eve festivities rolled across the nation.Weeks on from the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, hundreds of thousands of people around the Sydney Harbour observed a minute’s silence and shone a collective, defiant light following the recent atrocity. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks draw large crowds as people asked to ‘show defiance’ after Bondi attack

More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve

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2 w. ago Bondi Beach attackers not linked to any ‘terrorist cell’, police say

Australian police say investigation into why attackers spent most of November in Philippines found ‘no evidence to suggest they received training or underwent logistical preparation’

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2 w. ago Facebook slow to act on posts celebrating Bondi beach massacre, anti

Exclusive: CST highlights volume of IS-supporting accounts and says social media firms ‘putting all of us in danger’Facebook hosted terrorist propaganda that celebrated the murder of Jews and praised Islamic State, a leading anti-hate group has alleged.The posts included celebrations of the Bondi beach massacre that the Community Security Trust says Facebook has been too slow to take down. The posts were still on Facebook on 16 December, two days after the attack, and received shares and likes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bondi attack suspects not part of ‘broader terrorist cell’, Australian police say

The two men accused of the Bondi beach terror attack earlier this month were not part of a “broader terrorist cell”, Australian Police said.

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2 w. ago Facebook slow to act on posts celebrating murder of Jews, anti

Exclusive: CST highlights volume of IS-supporting accounts and says social media firms ‘putting all of us in danger’Facebook hosted terrorist propaganda that celebrated the murder of Jews and praised Islamic State, a leading anti-hate group has alleged.The posts included celebrations of the Bondi beach massacre that the Community Security Trust says Facebook has been too slow to take down. The posts were still on Facebook on 16 December, two days after the attack, and received shares and likes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australian police find no evidence of 'broader terrorist cell' in Bondi Beach antisemitic shooting

Police say an investigation that extended to the Philippines of two men accused of killing 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival has found no evidence they were part of a “broader terrorist cell.”

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2 w. ago Emotional Zac Sapsford hit hard by Bondi Beach terror attack as Dundee United star pays his own mark of respect

The striker had friends who were involved in the terror attack near his home.

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2 w. ago Bondi Beach hero speaks about disarming gunman during terror attack

Ahmed Al-Ahmed was hospitalised after taking on one of the gunman during the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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2 w. ago Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman gives first interview since terror attack

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, has given his first interview since the deadly terror attack.

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2 w. ago Bondi Beach hero opens up about the 'power in my brain' that helped him save so many lives

Sydney shop owner Ahmed Al Ahmed tackled a gunman during the Bondi Beach atrocity - and has now revealed how he found the strength to intervene despite the terror around him

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2 w. ago The chilling boast of the alleged Bondi Beach massacre gunman that now makes my blood run cold

Akram, 24 along with his father Sajid, 50 opened fire on a Jewish festival celebrating the first night of Hanukkah on December 14.

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2 w. ago Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more action on antisemitism and security

Victims’ families have penned an open letter demanding more action on antisemitism

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