Hundreds attend Bondi Beach vigil for victims of shopping centre attack – video
Anthony Albanese speaks at candlelit event in memory of the six people who were killed in mass stabbing in Sydney suburb
January 2024
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Kirin J Callinan on the ketamine overdose and heartbreak that made his ‘most truthful’ new album
In our new monthly series Headline Act we spotlight the Australian artist we’re most excited about – and they make us a playlist
As dawn broke over Bondi, rising gum smoke marked the start of a day of mourning and reflection
Solemn events held at sunrise around the country to acknowledge Invasion Day and Indigenous Australians
Summer essentials
Enter sandman: the cleaner raking 50km of Sydney’s famous beaches into morning neatness
Michael Weeks and his huge tractor remove tissues, cigarette butts, cans and other rubbish from Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama at night
December 2023
Bondi beach lifeguards’ emergency buggies allegedly stolen on first day of summer
One buggy becomes bogged on the beach after alleged break and enter, but one ‘remains outstanding’, police say
November 2023
Two people fined $500 over damaging posters of Israeli hostages at Bondi beach memorial
NSW police have issued criminal infringement notices after footage emerged of men attempting to take down posters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
October 2023
Sculpture by the Sea 2023: Bondi cliffs transformed by coastal artworks – in pictures
Made in Bondi: Channel Seven announces Made in Chelsea spin-off starring Sydney’s ‘social elite’
July 2023
Campaign to restore Tynemouth pool gets backing from Bondi Beach
Mayor of Waverley, Sydney sent video message to support plan to bring lido on Longsands back to life
January 2023
Invasion Day protests around Australia – in pictures
Thousands flock to Invasion Day events across the country to celebrate First Nations culture and survival, and to call for change
November 2022
Beach bums: Bondi bares all for Spencer Tunick’s art installation – in pictures
Bondi becomes nude beach as thousands take part in Spencer Tunick’s Sydney installation
September 2022
$48m makeover: Bondi Pavilion reopens with previously hidden 1920s murals on show
Revamp aims to transform heritage building from ‘white elephant’ to cultural heart of beachside suburb
August 2022
Road runners: 60,000 take to the streets for Sydney’s 2022 City2Surf race – in pictures
More than 60,000 people took part in the 50th staging of the City2Surf as the event return to Sydney’s streets for the first time since Covid began
June 2022
‘Great equaliser’: fears higher parking costs may limit access to iconic Sydney beaches
NSW Council of Social Services says councils should not make beach visits out of reach for lower-income families
January 2022
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Tsunami hits Tonga after underwater volcanic eruption
Streets and buildings flooded in Pacific nation’s main island following latest eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai
July 2021
Brigid Delaney's diary
With half of Australia locked down, Bondi has become public enemy No 1
Brigid Delaney
It’s become a thing to bash the coastal suburb synonymous with selfishness and privilege. But at its raffish, egalitarian heart, it’s still a place that belongs to everyone
May 2021
Volleyball on Bondi and Tamarama beaches under review after complaints of risk to beachgoers
Waverley Council reconsidering popular practice, which could lead to new restrictions, a reduction in nets or a ban on the sport
April 2021
First supermoon of 2021 rises across the globe – video
Man behind Bondi beach club unveils plans as hostility grows to proposal