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Red Cross’ Lifeblood has issued a call-out for blood donations to help more than 40 injured in the Bondi terrorist attack. The blood donation centre is bringing blood from interstate after running out of generic O-type blood groups, used in emergency situations. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said on ABC Sydney this morning that if people could, they should donate at a local Lifeblood location.
There are mobile donation centres at Mona Vale Beach and Dee Why Beach, as well as offices at Chatswood Interchange and the Sydney CBD. Donors must be over 18.
“We’ve transferred blood from multiple states to support the need in Sydney,” the organisation said. “In particular, we need O type donors to donate now. Please make an appointment for the coming days and weeks if you can.”
Police are continuing to investigate the mass shooting at Bondi Beach that resulted in the death of 16 people, including a child aged 10, and 40 injured yesterday evening 14 December, 2025.
About 6.40pm, emergency services were called to Bondi Beach, following reports of a shooting in a public park. Police have designated the incident an act of terrorism, targeting a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.
A significant crime scene has been established closing Bondi Beach and surrounding roads, and detectives from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team have commenced an investigation into the incident.
As a result of the incident, 14 people died at the scene, 42 patients were transported or presented to several Sydney hospitals including Royal North Shore to receive care for their injuries. Tragically, two of these patients – a 10-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man – have since passed away. Five people remain in a critical condition, with the others remaining in serious and stable conditions – including two police officers.
Local politicians across the North Shore and Northern Beaches have expressed their support for those impacted by the shooting.
“Like all Australians, I am deeply distressed by the attack at Bondi,” said Warringah MP Zali Steggall. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and with emergency services personnel.
“I want to state unequivocally that antisemitism and hatred have no place in our community. I stand in solidarity with the Jewish community at this devastating time.”
Manly MP James Griffin has opened condolence books which locals can sign at his electorate office, which will be presented to Bondi community leaders at a later date. The condolence books can be found at his Manly Electorate Office on Wentworth St, and also at Manly Town Hall on the Corso.
“There are moments when words feel totally inadequate. But sharing them, especially when they’re full of kindness, still matters,” he said in a post to his social media. “No words are too small.”
The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.