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The world-famous New Year's Eve celebrations at Sydney Harbour struck a sombre tone this year, as fear and grief lingered following the Bondi terror attack in mid-December. 

An hour before the clock struck 12, the harbour bridge glowed white with its pylons bearing a menorah to commemorate the 15 people killed at a celebration to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. 

Revellers observed a minute of silence while shining their torches in solidarity.

As the minute ended, a white dove and the words "peace" and "unity" lit the harbour.

Events across Australia took place amid a heightened police presence, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assuring the measures were for public safety in his new year's message.

"What Bondi also showed us was the best of the Australian spirit in all its courage and compassion," he added.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/sydney-sombre-new-year-celebrations-/106190882

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

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00:00 Scomo Robodebt
01:57 Protest Ban
02:21 Property Ponzi
05:40 Bond Debt
06:00 Deloitte AI
07:35 NAC Failings
08:41 Hanson Surge
11:09 Uniparty Laws
12:04 Aukus Blowout
15:21 US Bases
15:50 War Industry
17:42 Fake Walkleys
19:01 Media Power
20:51 Bondi Coverage
23:20 False Flags
25:36 Gaza Silence
27:58 Resolve Poll
28:38 SOTY Winner

 

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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.