Flowers cleared from scene of Bondi shooting more than a week after attack

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Source: 9news.com.au
Flowers cleared from scene of Bondi shooting more than a week after attack

The flowers cards, balloons, candles and other tributes left by Bondi Beach after the shooting which killed 15 people have been cleared away.

After a week which saw family and friends, dignitaries, Jews and Sydneysiders leave tributes to those killed, the process to return the area to normal has begun.

However, like after other attacks such as Bondi Junction stabbing and the Lindt Cafe siege, some will be kept to form part of a more permanent tribute.

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More than 200 flowers in mirrored cubes were inset into Martin Place after that attack, which killed two people.

The NSW Government said it consulted with Waverley Council and the Jewish community about taking the tributes away.

Most are outside the Pavilion, next to the park where Australia's deadliest terror attack unfolded.

Others were left on the bridge where the shooters stood, and on the beachfront.

"The outpouring of support at the temporary Bondi Beach floral tribute site (behind the Bondi Pavilion) has been overwhelming and is a heartfelt representation of the empathy the community has for the victims, their families and survivors," the NSW Government said.

"We will ensure photographs are captured and will collect a representation of materials from the floral tribute site to preserve and use in future memorial materials for the families as appropriate.

"The Jewish Museum will collect cards and other non-perishable items."

Workers were seen sorting items including into recycling bins.

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However while the area in front of Bondi Pavilion was cleared by Monday lunchtime, some new flowers were being left by visitors.

Last night thousands gathered for an official vigil following what was declared a day of reflection for the nation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with boos from parts of a crowd gathered at Bondi Beach as they marked exactly one week after Australia's worst terror attack.

For NSW Premier Chris Minns there was a standing ovation.

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