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Sydney vigil draws thousands + How to spot fake Bondi massacre content
27 minutes Posted Dec 15, 2025 at 7:35 pm.
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Tuesday Headlines: Sydney comes together to mourn the victims of the Bondi Massacre, hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovers in hospital, the political response and blood donations surge.

Deep Dive: Australia is coming to terms with the Bondi Beach massacre, as leaders urge calm and unity in the aftermath of the attack. But experts warn this moment is different from anything the country has faced before. 

For the first time, grief and anger are colliding with a flood of AI-generated and manipulated content online - misinformation spreading at a speed and realism that’s challenging even seasoned security professionals. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with security consultant and future-crime researcher Skeeve Stevens to unpack it. 

Links: 

  • Make an appointment to give blood here 

  • Sign the online condolence book here

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 

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