Bondi Beach has long stood as a symbol of Australia’s easygoing spirit—a multicultural meeting place of sunlight, surf and community. But the recent terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration shattered that image, leaving a nation in mourning and reflection. In this episode, host Rebecca Jones is joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling to explore why this attack cuts so deeply, not just for those directly affected, but for the Australian identity itself. They unpack the cultural significance of Bondi, the global ripple effects of local violence, and how public figures and everyday Australians are responding. You can read David’s column on the terror here: Bondi, and Australia, Get Swept Into a Violent World - BloombergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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