Bondi beach shooting: At least 12 people dead including one shooter after gunfire attack; another alleged shooter in critical condition

Multiple gunshots were heard on Bondi late on Sunday, with beachgoers fleeing the popular tourist site at the height of the holiday period.

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Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary based in Sydney, has been identified as the first victim of the mass shooting at a Hanukkah party at Bondi Beach, a spokesman for the movement told The Times of Israel.

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Police have confirmed that the arrested man is Naveed Akram, 24, from Bonnyrigg in Sydney’s south-west. Akram remains in custody, where emergency services are treating his wounds. Officers are now raiding his home in Bonnyrigg, which his family has owned for a year.

There are claims that he is likely from Pakistan. A photo of an ID card has spread online, showing the name “Naveed Akram” and an address in Bonnyrigg, NSW 2177. Reports describe him as an immigrant who held a valid firearms license

Hero bystander tackles Bondi Beach shooter Incredible footage shows an apparent civilian heroically tackling and disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters — before laying down the weapon and letting him go. 

Bondi beach shooting live updates: 10 people dead including one shooter after gunfire attack; another alleged shooter in critical condition

Graphic footage shows NSW Police officers giving CPR to one of the suspected shooters in Sunday night’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

Hero bystander named after tackling Bondi Beach shooter

On Saturday night, last night, we walked the peaceful streets of Bondi and tonight the shooting tragedy feels so surreal …

I have lived in peaceful Bondi area for several decades and I often go to Bondi beach… 

Dr Russell Cope And John Hatton AO

All of the Rivers

How does lake ice do this? Incredible! (Mirror Lake, New Hampshire)

From artist Miya Ando, Water of the Sky, A Dictionary of 2,000 Japanese Rain Words. 

Through a collection of 2,000 Japanese words, their English interpretations, and 100 drawings, Ando describes the breadth and diversity of rain’s many expressions: when it falls, how it falls, and how its observer might be transformed physically or emotionally by its presence.

I paged through this at a bookstore recently; it is delightful. From an excerpt of the book, here are a few of Ando’s rain words & phrases:

Tokidoki Niwaka Ame: Sometimes light snow and rain showers

Ama ga Nukeru: The skies open up, it rains like cats and dogs

Shinotsukuame: Intense rain that falls heavily, is very fine and strong like the Bamboo Grove at Shinotake

Giu: False rain

Amadoi: Sliding red beans to resemble the sound of rain

Kōu: Rain that comes exactly when you were waiting for it

Water of the Sky is available at Bookshop, Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan. “Hiroko awakens readers to the idea of a traditional spiritual flexibility that seamlessly coexists with the modern secular world…”

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All of the Rivers

Perhaps inspired by All Streets, Ben Fry’s map of all the streets in the US, Nelson Minar built a US map out of all the rivers in the country.

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My Recent Media Diet, the Japan Edition

Konnichiwa! I’m back from Japan and finally getting over my jetlag, which took much longer than I expected. Here’s a list of all the things I’ve been reading, watching, listening to, and experiencing over the past few months. Let us know what movies, books, art, TV, music, etc. you’ve been enjoying in the comments below!

Deacon King Kong by James McBride. This was my first time reading anything by McBride and maybe I have a new favorite author? I love everything about this story and the way he tells it. (A+)

The Da Vinci Code. One of my go-to comfort movies. “Scientific” art history detective story? Yes, please. (A)

One Battle After Another. Great. Especially Sean Penn. And it reminded me of a Wes Anderson movie for some reason? Like one that he would have made had he followed the Bottle Rocket path instead of the Rushmore Path. (A+)

Meredith Dairy Marinated Sheep & Goat Cheese. All cheese is delicious, but this one particularly so. (A)

Fantastic Four. It was ok? Aside from a few things, I’m having trouble getting excited about post-Infinity Saga Marvel. There was just a special alchemy about that whole arc that is proving impossible to reproduce. (B)

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.Fantastic right from the first page. Sharp writing about social mores, reminded me of Middlemarch & Price and Prejudice in that respect. One of my all-time favorites, I think. (A+)

The Gilded Age (season three). Still enjoying the hell out of this show. Total suspension of disbelief is a must. (A-)

Mission: Impossible. I haven’t seen this in maybe 20 years and I guess it holds up? Not my favorite of the series though. (B+)

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Great spy thriller. Gary Oldman is fantastic in this. Cold War? Spies? Britain? I will pretty much watch as many of this type of movie as you can make. (A)

Leaving America. This is a 12-part podcast on the logistics, benefits, and challenges of leaving the United States. Oh, no reason. (B+)

The Fellowship of the Ring (and TT & ROTK) by J.R.R. Tolkien. It’s been a while since I’ve read The Lord of the Rings books and wow, are they long. There’s entirely too much “and they travelled from here to there” logistics that drag on over several pages and descriptions of hilltops & ancient landmarks that you only hear about once. But Andy Serkis narrating the audiobook? So good. (A-)

The Lord of the Rings trilogy. After each audiobook, I watched the extended version of the corresponding film. My general feeling after 65+ hours of audiobook and 12+ hours of movie is that the books are too long and the movies too short. An 18-hour mini-series — perhaps three seasons of six episodes each? — seems like the sweet spot. (A)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (season three). Maybe didn’t enjoy this quite as much as the previous two season, but I love spending time with these people and look forward to doing more of that when season four drops. (B+)

Jaws. Got to see this in the theater when they released it for the 50th anniversary. Spielberg had such a strong style right from the jump. (A-)

Paradise. Just fine. But I feel like there are better apocalyptic shows out there. (B)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. It was so nice to head to the theater to nestle myself into the low-stakes world of Downton Abbey for 2 hours. (B+)

Daft Punk Fortnite. Love anything with Daft Punk. (A)

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Right after finishing Deacon King Kong, I did something I almost never do: started in on a different book from the same author. Loved this one too. (A+)

Tron: Ares. It was a loud NIN music video on a huge screen, what’s not to like? Jared Leto was fine, but there were probably better casting options here that the audience would have been more excited about. And the direction could have been stronger…Gillian Anderson and Greta Lee were both surprisingly meh. (B+)

Tron: Ares soundtrack. Better than the movie. (A-)

Total Recall. First time! Maybe a little too Verhoeven/B-movie for me. (C+)

Cars. I’ve seen this movie several times and what I noticed this time around is how incredibly expressive the cars are. You can just tell they worked very hard on that aspect of the animation. (A-)

Shopkeeping by Peter Miller. This was recommended from a couple of different vectors — pretty sure one was Robin Sloan. Lots of resonance to my work here and how I think about it (and want to think about it). (A-)

Japan. Absolutely loved it. (A+)

Iyoshi Cola. Craft colas are often disappointing, but this one was absolutely delicious. Wish I could get it in the States for less than $14 a can. (A)

teamLab Borderless. Some of this was too “built for Instagram” but a couple of the rooms (the one where it felt like the whole room was moving & the cathedralish one with the light strings) were great. (A-)

The Sumida Hokusai Museum. Had to make the pilgrimage here. (A-)

In Praise of Shadows by Jun’ichirō Tanizaki.Read this book about Japanese aesthetics while visiting Japan — it provided an interesting context. (B+)

Hokusai at Creative Museum Tokyo.Fantastic show…there were hundreds and hundreds of prints and drawings that showed his evolution and influence. (A+)

Okunoin Cemetery. Had one of the strongest senses of place I have ever experienced. (A)

Konbini. The Japanese convenience stores really are as appealing as you’ve heard. (A-)

Awakening Your Ikigai by Ken Mogi. Perhaps a little over-simplifying when it comes to Japanese culture, but I appreciated the message of having a purpose. (B)

Sho-Chan Okonomiyaki. When I got to Hiroshima, I knew I had to try their version of okonomiyaki, so I went to Okonomimura, a multi-story building crammed with okonomiyaki restaurants. I picked one and had one of the most surprising meals of my trip. So good. (A)

Blue Planet Sky. I spent a lot of time sitting in this room by James Turrell. (A)

Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. Lovely little museum, and a good opportunity to observe how successful inventions move from technology to culture/fashion/commerce. (A)

Princess Mononoke. I saw this in the theater on my last full day in Tokyo; they recently released a 4K remaster. Absolutely breathtaking. (A+)

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.Redford and Newman are both total smokeshows in this. And I’d forgotten how goofy this movie is. (B+)

A House of Dynamite. A very tough watch, but I thought this was fantastic as a tour of some of the different kinds of people who hold the fate of every single person on the planet in their hands every damn day. They’re tired, stressed, distracted, at cross-purposes with themselves, set in their ways, more celebs than leaders, and mediocre. And none of them have ever seen Dr. Strangelove? (A)

Past installments of my media diet are available here. What good things have you watched, read, or listened to lately?

C**** S***** 10 am

Tayloring to address the issue of a neighbour throwing dog waste into your yard, you should 

take a calm, documented approach, starting with communication and escalating to authorities if the behavior continues. Do not retaliate by throwing the waste back, as this can lead to further legal trouble. 

Recommended Steps

1. Document Everything
   • Install a security camera: This is the most effective way to capture clear video footage and photographic evidence of the incidents, including the person's face and the act of throwing the waste.
   • Log incidents: Keep a detailed log of the dates and times each incident occurs.
   • Collect evidence (carefully): Collect and temporarily store the bagged waste as evidence of the ongoing issue and its severity.
2. Communicate (Non-Confrontationally)
   • Have a calm conversation: The neighbor may mistakenly believe the waste belongs to your dog or may not realize how much of a problem it is. Approach them politely at a good time and explain the issue, the health risks (dog poop is considered raw sewage and can spread diseases like E. coli and Salmonella) and express how it affects you.
   • Send a formal letter: If a verbal chat doesn't work, send a formal, certified letter (keeping a copy for yourself) asking them to stop.
3. Report the Issue to Authorities
   • Contact your local council/authority:Uncollected dog waste is often a public health or nuisance violation and can be reported to your local council's environmental health department, animal control, or code enforcement. Provide them with your documented evidence.
   • Report illegal dumping: Tossing waste into someone else's yard can be classified as illegal dumping.
   • Contact police: If the behavior continues after you have reported it to the council, or if you feel threatened or the act could be construed as a form of assault or harassment, you can file a police report. 

What NOT to Do

• Do not retaliate: Do not throw the poop back at them or onto their property. This will escalate the conflict and could land you in legal trouble for illegal dumping or other violations.
• Do not make threats: Avoid any confrontational or threatening behavior.
• Do not rely on informal methods alone:While signs or motion-activated sprinklers may deter some, formal documentation and reporting are essential if the problem persists. 

By following the proper channels, you can address the problem legally and effectively while protecting yourself from potential escalation.

Man who dumped dog waste in police station garden loses appeal

Malvern resident shames poo perpetrators leaving dog defecation on his nature strip

A fed up Malvern man is flushing out the crappy culprits leaving doggie defecation on his nature strip, catching them brown handed and publicly exposing their dog act.

Gianni Francis

December 10, 2025 

A Malvern man fed up with the crappy behaviour of canine owners letting their dogs defecate on his nature is filming their antics and publicly shaming the perpetrators.

Derek Graham has had enough of dodging dog poo, often unsuccessfully, outside his home and has decided to flush out the crappy culprits. 

Mr Graham has begun to plaster the face of the poo offenders on a picket outside his home after he watched CCTV footage outside his home with a mixture of “disbelief and irritation” as a woman was heard saying “good girl, good girl” to the dog as it defecates on the nature strip.

The woman then looked around, “makes sure the coast is clear, then walks off”, he said. 

To add insult to injury, the woman walks past in the other direction a few minutes later, “looks at the poo and keeps walking”, Mr Graham said.

A Stonnington City Council spokesman said the community was expected to do the right thing and clean up after their animals – which most people had no trouble doing. 

“Under Council’s Local Law, failing to collect and properly dispose of dog waste carries a $200 infringement,” he said. 

“For an officer to issue a fine, they must either witness the breach or be provided with clear evidence that identifies the individual involved.

“We encourage residents to report problem behaviour to Council with as much detail as possible so our officers can investigate.”

Mr Graham said he wouldn’t mind if a dog poo was deposited “once in a leap year” but Gordon Grove residents have been forced to pick up so much dog poo in recent months that he could no longer abide it. 

“It really makes you mad that people leave a mess for you to clean up,” he said. 

“It’s on the nature strips and the kids walk it into the house.”

He said his neighbours have also been terrorised by the turds, with several residents reporting stepping on the lavatory landmines.

“I actually caught one of them and had a little word to her as she walked past as well.

Being such a ritzy neighbourhood, Mr Graham said he and his neighbours were disappointed that the dog walkers were “too precious to pick up after their dog” and didn’t have more pride.

The sign now stands as a warning to dog walkers to pick up their pet’s poo. 

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