Bondi Beach heroes to be honoured on first day of the Ashes in Sydney

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Source: 9news.com.au
Bondi Beach heroes to be honoured on first day of the Ashes in Sydney

The first responders to the Bondi Beach terror attack will be honoured on first day of the Ashes series at Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow.

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said the tribute would involve a guard of honour and a round of applause for the emergency services crews and members of the community who helped in the wake of the tragedy.

This will include members of the NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, NSW Health, Surf Life Saving NSW, Waverley Council lifeguards, Community Health Support, Community Security Group and medical service Hatzolah.

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The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Greenberg said the acts of bravery by first responders and community members were a reminder of the spirit of community and self-sacrifice that unites Australia.

"We are pleased we can use cricket's vast reach to publicly recognise these wonderful organisations and heroic individuals at the SCG, as we stood with the Jewish community in Adelaide," Greenberg said in a statement.

"Our thoughts remain with those effected by this devastating tragedy and as a sport we will continue to provide what support we can."

The tribute comes after Australian singer-songwriter John Williamson performed his anthem True Blue at The Ashes last month.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg.

There will be an increased security presence at Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow for the anticipated sporting event, where a full crowd is expected to be in attendance.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said police would continue to reassure the public that gathering in large crowds is safe in the wake of theterror attack.

"Many people may not be used to seeing police carrying rifles at sporting events, but our objective here is to help the public feel safe, and police will be out in force," Lanyon said.

"The difference will be in the visibility of long arms and a stronger presence. Police will otherwise be targeting antisocial and unsafe behaviour as usual," he said.

Uniformed and mounted police will be patrolling the grounds to reassure the public of its safety.

Public Order and Riot Squad officers will also be present, equipped with visible long-arm rifles.

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