Sydney

2024 - 4 - 16

Sydney Chaos: Stabbings, Security, and Surprises

stabbing sydney acts of bravery - Australia - Bondi Junction mall attack - church stabbing - community support - faith leaders - Frenchman - graphic content circulating - incel culture - resilience - social media - Sydney - Sydney police - teenager arrested - unity - stabbing sydney

Stay up-to-date with the latest Sydney news - from shocking attacks to increased security measures.

Sydney has been at the center of chaos and tragedy recently, with alarming incidents making headlines. The father of an alleged terrorist expressed shock, mentioning he saw no signs of extremism in his son. In another alarming event, a teenager was arrested after a church stabbing and was found with a flick knife. The city was shaken by the horrifying mall attack at Bondi Junction, which thankfully did not result in more deaths due to the country's strict gun regulations.

As the community grapples with these unsettling events, steps are being taken to increase security. Westfield Bondi Junction mall is set to reopen with heightened security measures following the recent stabbings. Faith leaders are also playing a crucial role in calming tensions in Sydney, with a reinforced police presence in western Sydney to prevent further incidents. The mayor pays tribute to the Chinese student, Yixuan Cheng, who tragically lost his life in the Bondi Junction stabbing.

In the aftermath of the Wakeley incident, an astonishing fact emerged - 51 NSW Police cars were damaged during the chaos. Despite the challenges, the city remains resilient, showcasing the unity and strength of its community in the face of adversity.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "1 News"

Father of alleged Sydney terrorist says he saw no extremist signs (1 News)

On the evening after the attack, the father reportedly drove around western Sydney with a friend, and was "too afraid" to go home.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TIME"

The Sydney Mall Attack Was Horrifying. It Could Have Been Worse (TIME)

The attack at Bondi Junction mall in Sydney might have resulted in more deaths if the country hadn't had such strong gun regulations.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Stuff.co.nz"

Teenager arrested after Sydney church stabbing reportedly charged ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The teenager was found with a flick knife in connection with an incident involving other teenage boys at a train station, ABC reported.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The PIE News"

HE sector pays tribute to Chinese student killed in Sydney stabbing (The PIE News)

International students and faculty have paid tribute to Chinese student Yixuan Cheng who was identified as the sixth person fatally stabbed in Bondi ...

Sydney stabbings: Westfield Bondi Junction mall to reopen on Friday (BBC News)

Security and police presence will be increased when the mall reopens, said the company which operates it.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Otago Daily Times"

Extra police as faith leaders calm 'combustible' Sydney (Otago Daily Times)

A bolstered police presence in western Sydney will continue, particularly around places of worship, as the premier hopes religious leaders can prevent any ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Sydney Morning Herald"

Sydney stabbings live updates: Fallout continues after Wakeley ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Police say that 51 NSW Police cars were damaged in the fracas on Monday night following the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters India"

Father of alleged Sydney church attacker saw no signs of radicalism ... (Reuters India)

The father of a teenager arrested for the stabbing of an Assyrian bishop during a church service in Sydney saw no signs of radicalism, a community leader ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "iTnews"

Meta and X cop takedown orders over Sydney stabbing videos (iTnews)

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has given Facebook, Instagram and X a 24-hour deadline to remove footage of a stabbing at a church in Sydney's south-west.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Newshub"

Friend shares final moments with Sydney mall stabbing victim Pikria ... (Newshub)

Maroubra artist Pikria Darchia, 55, was shopping at Bondi Junction Westfield on Saturday afternoon, after meeting with close friend Nicole Mikhailidi for coffee ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "TVNZ"

Sydney church stabbing: Police guard mosques amid attack fears (TVNZ)

It was reported that text messages were circulating urging the Assyrian Christian community to retaliate against Muslims.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Newshub"

Sydney church attack: Teen accused of stabbing bishop was ... (Newshub)

The teenager who allegedly stabbed a bishop and injured others at a Sydney church on Monday night was "poisoned by a monster", a man praying with the boy ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Sydney mall attack: Joel Cauchi's last message to parents before ... (New Zealand Herald)

The grieving parents of mass murderer Joel Cauchi have detailed the last interactions they had with their son before he killed six people in a mass stabbing ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sky News"

Sydney mall attack: 'Bollard man' who confronted knifeman offered ... (Sky News)

A Frenchman who used a bollard to stop the Sydney attacker from harming more people at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction has been offered ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "1 News"

'Switch it off': Social media on notice after Sydney attacks (1 News)

Social media companies are being threatened with legal action over graphic images and videos circulating online after the recent stabbing attacks.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Sydney church terrorist stabbing: Reports teen's finger chopped off ... (New Zealand Herald)

A teenage boy arrested after a stabbing incident last night that NSW police are describing as a terrorist attack is understood to have had one of his ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNA"

Sydney mall and church stabbings 'vastly different', public should ... (CNA)

One stabbing at a popular shopping mall has raised concerns about the “incel” culture, while the Australian police have called another attack at an Assyrian ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "SBS"

Police numbers bolstered in 'combustible' Sydney after church ... (SBS)

The NSW premier says there's no point pretending the situation is normal after a mass stabbing at a Sydney shopping centre and an act of terror at a church.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Otago Daily Times"

Sydney shopping centre to open for 'reflection' after killings (Otago Daily Times)

Bondi Westfield Junction, in the eastern suburbs, will open on Thursday to allow people to pay their respects to those affected by Saturday's attack. The shops ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "RNZ"

Teenager arrested over Sydney church attack received good ... (RNZ)

The teenage boy arrested over last night's stabbing attack inside a Sydney church was placed on a good behaviour bond after facing court for a knife crime ...

Explore the last week