Council
16 December, 2025
Regional mayors give statements on Bondi massacre
Mayors from across the three regions have expressed their views on the horror of the Bondi massacre yesterday.
Mayors from across the three regions have expressed their views on the horror of Sunday's Bondi massacre.
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Jesse Fitzpatrick gave just a very short two sentence statement, saying:
"My heart breaks for the families of Bondi. This is not the Australia we want."
Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor, Nina Dillon expressed her deepest condolences.
"To all the families and friends impacted by the horrendous events at Bondi late yesterday, we offer our deepest condolences and prayers," she said.
"This is not Australian, this is not the way, this is wicked, heartbreaking and senseless. We grieve again the loss of innocent lives - in a tragedy too wicked for anyone to understand."
Yass Valley Mayor Jasmin Jones expressed it as 'an attack on Australian shared values.'
"The massacre at Bondi, where people gathered peacefully to celebrate the first night of Jewish Chanukah, is an attack on Australian shared values," she said.
"My heartfelt prayers & thoughts are with the victims and families."
Wollondilly Shire Council flew their flag at half-mast as a mark of respect, also issuing this statement:
"Our thoughts today are with all those impacted by the tragic events in Bondi last night. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, first responders and the whole community."
Mayor Matt Gould also encouraged local residents to get down to their local blood bank to donate.
"If you have O negative blood and are able to donate, it is urgently needed to help those impacted by the Bondi tragedy," he said.
"Supplies are running low."
Fewer than 7 percent of Australians have the O-negative blood type, and it is critical in emergencies when a patient's blood type is unknown.
To donate blood or plasma, go to www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre, call 13 14 95 or download the free Lifeblood app.
Camden Council Mayor, Cr Therese Fedeli expressed her condolences for everyone involved.
"We stand in solidarity with the victims of yesterday’s unfathomable attack in Bondi and their loved ones," she said.
"No doubt, the devastating impact is being deeply felt across our community.
"We stand firmly against violence and antisemitism in all its forms, and call for all Australians to reaffirm our commitment to our country being a safe, inclusive and respectful community for everyone.
"During this difficult time, we encourage Camden residents to look out for one another, check in on friends, family members and neighbours, and offer support where they can. Taking care of your own wellbeing and reaching out for help if needed is incredibly important.
"If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support. Help is available and no one needs to face this alone. A list of mental health support services is available here: https://tinyurl.com/252t9ycb.
Upper Lachlan Shire Mayor Paul Culhane expressed his deepest sympathies.
“Upper Lachlan Shire wishes to express our deepest sympathies to the families of all those caught up in the tragic events of Sunday evening at Bondi Beach," he said.
"We will observe a minute's silence at our monthly meeting this Thursday and, if called upon, do whatever we can within our power to lessen the likelihood of such a tragic event happening again.”
Upper Lachlan CEO Alex Waldron also expressed her sympathies and said that everyone deserves to celebrate festivals and events in safety.
“Upper Lachlan Shire Council sends our deepest sympathies to all the victims, their families and those affected by the Bondi shootings," she said.
"Cultural diversity and inclusion enriches our society and all our communities have the right to celebrate festivals and events for a variety of reasons in safety.”
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