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Kathy Lette

'How will Australians ever recover from this trauma?' Kathy Lette reflects on the attack at Bondi Beach - and what it means for her country

Author Kathy Lette cut-out images positioned alongside the police at Bondi Beach .

Not just a wave but a tsunami of sadness swept over our beloved Bondi Beach on Sunday when 15 members of Australia’s Jewish community were murdered as they celebrated the start of Hanukkah.

The Sydney Opera House is lit up with a Menorah & all flags fly at half mast as we grapple to come to terms with this heinous act of terrorism in our happy-go-lucky, laid-back democracy. Especially at this iconic location, which is associated with family fun.

Bondi Beach is at the heartbeat of Sydney. All year round Sydneysiders start the day with a jog up the sand followed by an invigorating surf. We then head back to the beach after work for a refreshing dip, a nosh on fish and chips, washed down with a beer as we watch the sun set on another perfect day.

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