How surf lifesavers became the first to respond to Bondi beach mass shooting

When two shooters opened fired on Bondi beach killing at least 16 and injuring many more, lifesavers and lifeguards on duty became the first to spring to action to help people. Speaking the day after, Surf Lifesaving NSW CEO, Steven Pearce, said 'lifesaving is an emergency service' and described how the lifeguard clubhouse became a refuge to provide first aid to those shot

Coronavirus: Police clamp down on crowds in Bondi Beach

Police closed Sydney's Bondi Beach after huge crowds gathered there, despite a government ban on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary measures have been put in place after photos of mostly young beachgoers packed on the famous sands were widely shared online.

The photos drew widespread criticism from officials and social media users.