Bondi shooting as it happened: 11 killed, gunman dead, another in custody as massacre declared terrorism
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Key events
8 hours ago - 10:21 PM
What we know
9 hours ago - 09:31 PM
Gunman identified: Reports
10 hours ago - 08:58 PM
EDITORIAL: Bondi an attack on all Australians
10 hours ago - 08:41 PM
Hero who stopped gunman identified
10 hours ago - 08:14 PM
The Nightly columnist Jeni O’Dowd reveals sickening message from daughter
11 hours ago - 07:59 PM
Man who survived Oct 7 terror attack caught up in Bondi massacre
11 hours ago - 07:36 PM
Albanese defends Government action, says he takes antisemitism seriously
11 hours ago - 07:30 PM
PM calls on Australians to support our Jewish commuinity
11 hours ago - 07:28 PM
‘Beyond comprehension’: PM says lives cruelly stolen
11 hours ago - 07:25 PM
PM vows to ‘eradicate’ anti-Semitic hate after terrorist atack
11 hours ago - 07:23 PM
PM says attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on all Australians
11 hours ago - 07:19 PM
‘No stone will be left unturned’: Major scale investigation launched
11 hours ago - 07:16 PM
Top cop reveals why mass shooting was declared terrorism
11 hours ago - 07:10 PM
NSW Premier calls for Australians to wrap arms around Jewish community
11 hours ago - 07:05 PM
‘Terrorism’: Bondi Beach mass shooting designed to target Jews
12 hours ago - 06:14 PM
Ley issues statement on ‘hateful violence’ on Jewish holiday
13 hours ago - 05:58 PM
Improvised explosive device located at Bondi Beach
13 hours ago - 05:55 PM
Victims rushed to multiple hospitals around Sydney
13 hours ago - 05:49 PM
Mass fatalities confirmed: 10 people shot dead in Bondi Beach
13 hours ago - 05:41 PM
WATCH: Hero civilian appears to tackle gunman and grab weapon
13 hours ago - 05:37 PM
Former Israeli PM claims Bondi Beach shooting anti-Semitic attack
13 hours ago - 05:24 PM
Anthony Albanese issues statements
13 hours ago - 05:11 PM
Shooters ‘neutralised’: Police say ‘active’ threat no longer remains
13 hours ago - 05:09 PM
Bondi Beach mass shooting occurred on Jewish holiday
14 hours ago - 04:59 PM
Fears of mass fatalities: Initial reports claim 10 killed
14 hours ago - 04:56 PM
Sydney suburbs fill with sounds of sirens
14 hours ago - 04:48 PM
Two in custody, operation still active
14 hours ago - 04:46 PM
Albanese briefed on shooting, urges anyone in area to listen to police
14 hours ago - 04:43 PM
What is happening at Bondi now?
14 hours ago - 04:35 PM
Video shows police detaining two men at Bondi
14 hours ago - 04:31 PM
‘Take shelter’: NSW Police share urgent message
14 hours ago - 04:27 PM
Videos emerge as police swarm Bondi
14 hours ago - 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.
