'Those here by choice or birth…': Australia PM's bondi attack-linked new year message | Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese referenced the deadly Bondi Beach attack in his New Year message, saying the nation’s traditional sense of renewal was overshadowed by grief. Albanese paid tribute to the victims of the attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, which killed 15 people and injured dozens, describing it as an act of terror that deeply scarred the country. While acknowledging the pain felt by Jewish Australians and the wider community, he praised the national response, saying it reflected the courage, compassion, and unity of the Australian spirit. Albanese said these values gave him optimism that Australia would face the challenges of the coming year with strength and determination.