King Charles has praised the “spontaneous bravery” of those who put themselves in “harm’s way to defend others” during the Bondi Beach attack in his poignant Christmas speech.

King Charles praised individuals who risked their lives to save others in situations of violence, including those in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia.

Just a day after pushing through the country's toughest firearm laws, New South Wales state leader Chris Minns issued a plea for national solidarity, urging Australians to support their Jewish neighbours during what he described as a fortnight of “heartbreak and pain".

Crews collected more than 20 tonnes of waste, filling four truckloads that were taken to the tip. Staff used beach rakes, footpath sweepers, high-pressure hoses and hands-on cleaning to clear rubbish and clean toilets, sand and grassed areas.

Charles also celebrated the ‘Second World War values of courage and sacrifice’ in his annual festive address to the nation

King Charles used his Christmas message to urge people to draw strength from “unity in diversity” as conflicts and tensions strain societies worldwide. He framed shared values across different faiths and cultures as the basis for resisting injustice and supporting people displaced by war and hardship.

Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert was discharged from a hospital on the same day that Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws.

Council staff have worked through the night to restore Coogee Beach after thousands of revellers descended on the area to celebrate Christmas Day. Four truckloads of rubbish — roughly 20 tonnes — was removed from the sand and surrounding grassy areas,

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Australia is honouring brave civilians and first responders. They showed courage during a deadly antisemitic terror attack near Bondi Beach. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced national bravery honours on Christmas Day.