US EditionThey Came to Celebrate a Life and Avoid Controversy. But This Bondi Victim’s Family Had a Message
- On Wednesday, David Meagher used his eulogy at St Mary's Cathedral to urge stronger gun reform as hundreds, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, attended.
- On December 14 the Bondi attack unfolded, killing 15 people with six legally acquired high-powered guns while Peter Meagher photographed Chanukah by the Sea.
- Peter Meagher's 35‑year NSW Police career and multiple commendations were highlighted by colleagues, with family recalling his gentle nature and Virginia Wynne‑Markham noting `Every text message, WhatsApp and voicemail from Peter begins with 'hi darling' and ends with 'I love you'.`
- Amid rushed reforms through state parliament, David Meagher said cutting allowed guns to four would not be enough, asking `What can you do with six guns that you can't do with four?`.
- Beyond the funeral, community support and residency action for a heroic bystander highlight the attack's continuing fallout as a GoFundMe has raised more than $724,000 for Gefen Bitton, who was granted permanent residency while recovering at St Vincent's Hospital.
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Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed’s touching act after arriving in NYC for gala
Ahmed Al-Ahmed has visited the resting place of two of the most influential Jewish leaders before he begins further treatment on his gunshot wounds overseas. The Bondi terror hero flew to the United States on Tuesday following a two-week stint in a Sydney hospital where he underwent multiple surgeries after being shot five times. The...
Bondi terror attack victim Peter Meagher's brother sends out poignant message at funeral
The brother of Bondi terror attack victim, Peter Meagher, has used his eulogy to deliver a poignant message to the NSW Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on gun reform.The 61-year-old was a highly decorated police detective as well as a loving family man and pillar of the Randwick rugby club."Every text message, WhatsApp and voicemail from Peter begins with 'hi darling' and ends with 'I love you'," his wife Virginia said at…
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