"They held a minute's silence for the 15 people killed and others injured in Sunday's terrorist attack. Paddlers and swimmers form a circle to pay respect to victims, survivors and first responders of the Bondi shootingsImage: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images "It's a pretty proud moment to be part of the community and see everyone come together in solidarity," surfer Matt Douglas, who took part, told the Australian Financial Review."
"Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a gun buyback scheme to "help get guns off our streets." It will target surplus and newly banned guns, as well as illegal firearms. Speaking at a press conference on Friday morning, Albanese also addressed criticism of changes to gun laws. One of the shooters, who lived in Bonnyrigg, a suburban part of Sydney, legally owned six weapons."
""If a bloke in Bonnyrigg needs six high-powered rifles and is able to get them under the existing licensing scheme, then there's something wrong," Albanese said. "I think Australians can see that." He said he will work with the Jewish community to confirm a national day of mourning for the Bondi attack. The federal government and the state of NSW, where Sydne"
Thousands of surfers, swimmers and paddlers formed a large circle at Bondi Beach and observed a minute's silence for the 15 people killed and others injured in the terrorist attack. Dozens of surfers were in the water when two gunmen began shooting on Sunday evening. Surf lifesavers will resume regular patrols at Bondi starting Saturday. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a gun buyback scheme targeting surplus, newly banned and illegal firearms and addressed criticism of gun-law changes. One shooter legally owned six weapons. The prime minister will work with the Jewish community to confirm a national day of mourning.
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