Locations across the country will light up tomorrow to commemorate the National Day of Mourning following the Bondi terror attack.
The State Government has confirmed the Gold Coast will be one of 15 sites across Australia to feature a special light installation to honour the victims and those affected by last month’s shooting.
15 Pillars of Light will beam into the night sky, with each pillar serving as a visible symbol of mourning, remembrance, and national solidarity.
Government buildings and other structures in Queensland will also be illuminated in white, and flags will be flown at half-mast.
The theme for the day, chosen by the Chabad Community in Bondi, is “Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance.”
Queenslanders are being invited to observe one minute of silence at 6.01pm Queensland time.
“Queenslanders will join with millions of Australians to pay their respects to the victims who lost their lives during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack,” Premier David Crisafulli said.
“This is a time for unity, to remember those innocent people who died and reflect on the brave actions of those who risked their lives to intervene.
“These pillars of light are a symbol that hate will never win, and as a State we must all join forces to stamp out the anti-Semitism that has been allowed to grow in the shadows of our society.”
Fifteen people lost their lives on Sunday 14 December last year when two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community event at Bondi Beach.
