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BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack

BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack

December 16, 2025

BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack

Flowers and candles have been left outside the Bondi Pavilion in tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the Bondi Beach attack.

BBC News Australia correspondent Katy Watson says there has been a “constant flow” of mourners coming to pay their respects to the victims.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among those who left flowers at the memorial.

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