Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed honoured with keys to the city of Waverley
March 26, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Local, News
Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded the keys to the City of Waverley in honour of risking his life during the December 14 massacre targeting a Jewish Chanukah celebration.
Children affected by Bondi attack rebuild trust in emergency services
March 23, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Kesser Torah, Local, News, Nextgen
Children from families affected by the Chanukah terror attack at Bondi Beach took part in a community event on Sunday aimed at easing their fear of emergency services.
Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi
Australia has dropped to its worst ranking on a terrorism index following the deadly Bondi massacre as Western nations recorded an increase in deaths in 2025.
Jewish Australians urged to share experiences with Royal Commission on antisemitism
March 15, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under ECAJ, Featured Articles, Local, Sydney Jewish Organisations, Zionist Federation of Australia
Jewish organisations are encouraging members of the community to make submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, saying personal accounts will play a key role in the inquiry’s work.
The Roosters remember Bondi
March 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under News
The Sydney Roosters will pay tribute to the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach tragedy ahead of their first home game of the 2026 NRL season against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Read more
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan in what federal investigators said was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Read more
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
Families of people murdered in the Bondi massacre fear the royal commission into antisemitism will become a farce following the sudden resignation of a former ASIO boss from the inquiry.
Matilda’s parents wed in quiet Sydney ceremony
March 11, 2026 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Filed under Local, News
The parents of the youngest person killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack have married in a small, private ceremony in Sydney, carving out a moment of joy after months of profound grief.
Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade
A man’s racist rant while mimicking the actions of the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi terror attack can be put down to drunken stupidity, his lawyer says. Read more
Ryvchin warns global leaders after deadly attacks on Australian Jews
Jewish Australians have experienced the sharpest decline in physical security of any Jewish community in the world, according to Alex Ryvchin, a sobering assessment from a leader in a country long considered one of the world’s safest democracies.
Sydney Swans to honour Bondi victims and first responders
March 5, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Have You Heard?, Sports News
The Sydney Swans will hold a tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack ahead of their AFL Opening Round match against Carlton on Thursday, 5 March at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Think tank warns social media outrage fuelling distrust and division
March 5, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Filed under Local, News
Online outrage and disinformation spreading across social media are emerging as a serious threat to Australia’s social cohesion, according to a new report that warns the country is facing growing pressure from polarisation, terrorism and foreign conflicts.
Iran’s shadow in Australia’s antisemitism debate
March 4, 2026 by Adam Kreuzer
Filed under Featured Articles
As Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its work, a series of public mourning notices issued by numerous Shi’a Islamic centres in Australia following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has added a sharp new edge to an already tense national conversation.
Four inseparable friends and the enduring legacy of Bondi
March 2, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Featured Articles
Marika Pogany went down to Bondi Beach with three close friends for a celebration on an idyllic Sydney summer afternoon. They were all in their 80s, and they had enjoyed this kind of outing for years. They talked about the chaos of Bondi traffic while settling into their white plastic chairs to enjoy the Chanukah by the Beach gathering.
Bondi survivor Arsen Ostrovsky on dedicating his life to fighting for the Jewish state
Arsen Ostrovsky has built his career defending Israel in what he calls the world’s “most hostile arenas”. This week at the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington DC, that defence became deeply personal.
Portrait of love and loss unveiled at Chabad gathering in Bondi
February 20, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Chabad of Bondi, News, Painting and sculpture, Synagogues
When Melbourne portrait artist Miriam Lange received the call from Rabbi Mendy Groner of Chabad Glen Eira, she did not hesitate. Read more
Noa Tishby comforts ‘forgotten’ Bondi survivors
Israeli author, actor and activist Noa Tishby has told survivors of the Bondi terror attack that their trauma is real and that they are part of a global Jewish community that felt the shock of December 14.
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
Bondi recovery hub shifts to long-term support model
February 13, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under Local, News
The Bondi Community Hub will change format at the end of this week as recovery efforts move into a longer-term phase, with services embedded directly within community organisations following the December 14 antisemitic terror attack.
Bondi survivor gives thanks at the Rebbe’s grave
Yanky Super, a 24-year-old paramedic and volunteer on duty with Sydney’s Hatzalah emergency medical services, didn’t even hear a shot fired at Chabad of Bondi’s ‘Chanukah at the Sea’ event before he felt a bullet hit him in the back, collapsing his lung. Read more
‘We shall overcome this evil together’ – Herzog at Bondi memorial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit to Australia on Monday morning at the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 people were killed and more than 40 wounded during a Chanukah gathering.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
February 6, 2026 by AAP J-Wire
Filed under Local, News
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president’s Australian visit.
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Bail denied after alleged mock shooting on Bondi terror footbridge
A man accused of pretending to fire at people at the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack has been denied bail.
Police investigate Melbourne posters depicting accused Bondi gunman
February 4, 2026 by J-Wire News Service
Filed under News
Melbourne City Council and Victoria Police are investigating the appearance of unauthorised posters around the city depicting the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram.
Brisbane Lord Mayor visits Bondi terror attack site
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited the site of the Bondi terror attack today, paying a personal tribute to the victims and to a community still living with the impact of the December violence.
Bondi Beach hero Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff receives key to the city
Waverley Council honours rabbi who rushed to aid wounded officer during Bondi terror attack
In a moving ceremony on February 3, 2026, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh presented Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff with the Key to the City and a lifetime beach parking pass, honouring his extraordinary courage during the December 14, 2025, terror attack at Bondi Beach.
We Will Prevail: voices, fury and faith after Bondi
January 29, 2026 by Rob Klein
Filed under Books, Featured Articles
“We Will Prevail” is not a book written in hindsight. It was produced in the immediate wake of terror; while blood was still on the grass near Bondi Beach, many victims were still in hospital, and the shock of what had happened had barely begun to settle.
Antisemitic vandal’s surprising vow after Bondi attack
A vandal who spearheaded an antisemitic rampage has vowed to seek retribution for the Bondi terror attack on behalf of the Jewish community, a judge has been told. Read more
Hostage pins to be transformed into permanent memorial artwork
Melbourne artist and curator Nina Sanadze has launched a national project to collect yellow hostage pins, with the aim of transforming them into a permanent artwork to be preserved and displayed in partnership with the Sydney Jewish Museum.
Herzog to arrive in Australia on Sunday week
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to arrive in Australia on Sunday February 8 for an official visit focused on supporting the country’s Jewish community in the wake of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Read more
