Anthony Albanese centred his New Year's message on the victims of the Bondi terror attack. In a video published on Wednesday, 31 December, the Australian prime minister reflected on how "The joy that we usually feel at the start of a new year is tempered by the sadness of the old. "Following the terror inflicted on Jewish Australians at Bondi Beach, our hearts ache for every life lost and every life changed forever." Mr Albanese looked forward to the new year with positivity, saying that the response to the attack showed "the best of the Australian spirit in all its courage and compassion."

Anthony Albanese centred his New Year's message on the victims of the Bondi terror attack. In a video published on Wednesday, 31 December, the Australian prime minister reflected…

A menorah was projected onto the Harbor Bridge's pylons as attendees held up their phone flashlights in solidarity.

Australia rang in 2026 with fireworks, solidarity, words of encouragement and heavily armed police officers in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.