New memorial flagged as one year Bondi Junction anniversary looms

Next month will mark one year since six innocent lives were lost when a man went on a stabbing spree at the popular shopping centre.

Plans for the community to mark one year since a devastating attack at Westfield Bondi Junction claimed the lives of six people have been revealed.

On April 13, 2024 a horrific act of violence shocked the nation when six innocent lives were lost after a man went on a stabbing spree at the popular shopping centre.

In the weeks that followed an outpouring of grief and solidarity was observed as thousands gathered to pay tribute at various memorial sties.

However, almost one year on, the NSW Government has announced how the community can further reflect on the tragedy.

To honour the memory of the victims and acknowledge the resilience of the community, two commemorative display boards will be installed in Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction, from April 10 to 16.

The displays will showcase photographs, messages, and images from the floral tributes and vigil, offering a space for reflection.

NSW Premier Chris Minns reflected on the anniversary, saying: “One year on, we pause and reflect on the tragic events of April 13 and remember the strength of the community in the days following.”

“Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, those injured, first responders, and all those whose lives were changed forever.”

Welfare support officers will be present at the site on April 12 and 13 to assist those who need support.

40 year old Joel Cauchi stabbed and killed six people and wounded many others before being shot dead by police. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

April marks the one year anniversary since six innocent lives were taken at Westfield Bondi Junction. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Additionally, NSW Health will continue to provide services for anyone seeking help.

Waverley Council Mayor William Nemesh commended the resilience of Bondi Junction residents.

“Our community has shown great strength and resilience over the past year,” he said.

“This tragic event will not define us. We will always honour the victims and continue to support those affected.”

Meanwhile, Scentre Group CEO Elliot Rusanow said many continue to face unimaginable grief following the tragedy.

“This is a very difficult time for our community,” he said.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

“Many people were impacted and continue to heal and recover.”

Tragedy unfolded on April 13, when Queenslander Joel Cauchi, 40, stabbed six people to death and seriously wounded 12 others in the killing spree before he was shot dead by NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott.

Among those killed were 38-year-old osteopath Ashlee Good, whose nine-month-old daughter was also injured during the mass stabbing.

The 25-year-old daughter of multi-millionaire businessman John Singleton Dawn Singleton was also killed, along with security guard Faraz Tahir, mother-of-two Jade Young, 55-year-old Pikria Darchia and university student Yixuan Cheng, 27.