Bondi shooting as it happened: 11 killed, gunman dead, another in custody as massacre declared terrorism
A terrorist attack at Bondi Beach has claimed the lives of 11 people, with the identity of one of the gunmen revealed as police and authorities condemn the ‘evil’ massacre. Here’s how it unfolded.
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Key events
14 Dec 2025 - 10:21 PM
What we know
14 Dec 2025 - 09:31 PM
Gunman identified: Reports
14 Dec 2025 - 08:58 PM
EDITORIAL: Bondi an attack on all Australians
14 Dec 2025 - 08:41 PM
Hero who stopped gunman identified
14 Dec 2025 - 08:14 PM
The Nightly columnist Jeni O’Dowd reveals sickening message from daughter
14 Dec 2025 - 07:59 PM
Man who survived Oct 7 terror attack caught up in Bondi massacre
14 Dec 2025 - 07:36 PM
Albanese defends Government action, says he takes antisemitism seriously
14 Dec 2025 - 07:30 PM
PM calls on Australians to support our Jewish commuinity
14 Dec 2025 - 07:28 PM
‘Beyond comprehension’: PM says lives cruelly stolen
14 Dec 2025 - 07:25 PM
PM vows to ‘eradicate’ anti-Semitic hate after terrorist atack
14 Dec 2025 - 07:23 PM
PM says attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on all Australians
14 Dec 2025 - 07:19 PM
‘No stone will be left unturned’: Major scale investigation launched
14 Dec 2025 - 07:16 PM
Top cop reveals why mass shooting was declared terrorism
14 Dec 2025 - 07:10 PM
NSW Premier calls for Australians to wrap arms around Jewish community
14 Dec 2025 - 07:05 PM
‘Terrorism’: Bondi Beach mass shooting designed to target Jews
14 Dec 2025 - 06:14 PM
Ley issues statement on ‘hateful violence’ on Jewish holiday
14 Dec 2025 - 05:58 PM
Improvised explosive device located at Bondi Beach
14 Dec 2025 - 05:55 PM
Victims rushed to multiple hospitals around Sydney
14 Dec 2025 - 05:49 PM
Mass fatalities confirmed: 10 people shot dead in Bondi Beach
14 Dec 2025 - 05:41 PM
WATCH: Hero civilian appears to tackle gunman and grab weapon
14 Dec 2025 - 05:37 PM
Former Israeli PM claims Bondi Beach shooting anti-Semitic attack
14 Dec 2025 - 05:24 PM
Anthony Albanese issues statements
14 Dec 2025 - 05:11 PM
Shooters ‘neutralised’: Police say ‘active’ threat no longer remains
14 Dec 2025 - 05:09 PM
Bondi Beach mass shooting occurred on Jewish holiday
14 Dec 2025 - 04:59 PM
Fears of mass fatalities: Initial reports claim 10 killed
14 Dec 2025 - 04:56 PM
Sydney suburbs fill with sounds of sirens
14 Dec 2025 - 04:48 PM
Two in custody, operation still active
14 Dec 2025 - 04:46 PM
Albanese briefed on shooting, urges anyone in area to listen to police
14 Dec 2025 - 04:43 PM
What is happening at Bondi now?
14 Dec 2025 - 04:35 PM
Video shows police detaining two men at Bondi
14 Dec 2025 - 04:31 PM
‘Take shelter’: NSW Police share urgent message
14 Dec 2025 - 04:27 PM
Videos emerge as police swarm Bondi
14 Dec 2025 - 04:26 PM
Shooting event at Bondi Beach
Albanese briefed on shooting, urges anyone in area to listen to police
Anthony Albanese’s office has confirmed the Prime Minister has been briefed on the ongoing situation at Bondi Beach.
The Prime Minister’s team urged anyone in the area to listen to the police as they continue to deal with what is being called an active situation.
Police helicopters are using speakers in the area to tell people to leave if they can.
What is happening at Bondi now?
Police are moving as many people away from the scene as possible as NSW Ambulance paramedics treat victims in Bondi.
In the last few minutes, NSW Police confirmed that two people are in custody.
Police are urging anyone in the area to stay away from containment lines.
People in the area have been seen crying, hugging and distressed as a major operation continues.
Video shows police detaining two men at Bondi
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Video has surfaced online showing what appears to be two men being cuffed by police.
The condition of the men is unclear.
The video shows the men restrained and being held down by officers and onlookers on a bridge that connects the street to the beach.
‘Take shelter’: NSW Police share urgent message
NSW Police are urging anyone in Bondi to take shelter.
“Avoid Bondi Beach area as the police operation continues,” a statement said.
“We are still asking people in the area to take shelter until we can determine what is happening.
“We have media officer en route to scene, more information when confirmed.”
Videos emerge as police swarm Bondi
Shooting event at Bondi Beach
Hundreds of people have been forced to run for their lives at Sydney’s famed Bondi beach as a reported mass shooting incident unfolded.
Footage posted to social media shows a swarm of beachgoers sprinting across the sand at North Bondi as several loud gunshots ring out.
In another clip, two males who appear to be dressed in black clothing can be seen discharging high powered rifles, resembling shotguns, in the street as bystanders scream.
A swarm of police are spotted descending on the chaotic scene and the gunshots continue to ring out.
More to come.
