Bondi Beach Christmas Subdued After Deadly Terror Attack
December 25, 2025
12:04 pm
Christmas Day celebrations at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach were subdued this year, as heightened security and quiet reflection replaced the usual festive atmosphere following a deadly terror attack that killed 15 people at the site earlier this month.
Police maintained a visible presence along the beachfront on Thursday, patrolling one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations as hundreds of people gathered under overcast skies. Many wore Santa hats and summer attire, but the mood was noticeably restrained as the community continued to process the country’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years.
Bondi Beach, traditionally packed with thousands of holidaymakers …
