Will Nemesh
An artist's render of Sharing Light, a large-scale temporary artwork planned for Archer Park this December to mark one year since the attack.
August 17, 2026, 2:30 pm
Waverley Council to act on permanent Bondi memorial
'We owe it to them to create something lasting, which clearly demonstrates that we will never forget what happened here,' Mayor Will Nemesh says
By AJN STAFF
Sheina Gutnick. Photo: CAM.
August 12, 2026, 5:09 pm
Confidence decreases on safety of all faiths
New polling shows collapse in belief that councils are doing enough
By AJN STAFF
The unveiling of "In Them We See Ourselves". Photo: NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
July 24, 2026, 1:10 pm
Waverley, Woollahra Councils unveil October 7 memorial
'While we live in one corner of Sydney, our lives and our hearts are connected to people across the world'
By Gareth Narunsky
Waverley mayor Will Nemesh places a wreath at Bondi Pavilion on December 16, 2025. Photo: Waverley Council/Facebook
April 16, 2026, 9:55 am
Waverley to co-host national antisemitism summit
The conference, convened by Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), will be held on November 26 and 27 and bring together mayors, councillors, senior officers and community reps
By AJN STAFF
From left: Will Nemesh, Margaret Beazley and Ahmed al-Ahmed. Photo: Facebook
March 26, 2026, 11:39 am
Waverley honours Ahmed al-Ahmed with key to city
Al-Ahmed was recognised for his significant bravery during the terrorist massacre on December 14, when he wrestled a gun from one of the alleged shooters
By Gareth Narunsky
Waverley mayor Will Nemesh places a wreath at Bondi Pavilion on December 16, 2025. Photo: Waverley Council/Facebook
March 20, 2026, 11:01 am
Community Shabbat dinner at Bondi in planning
A motion will be put forward Council’s meeting on Tuesday, March 24 by Waverley mayor Will Nemesh and deputy mayor Keri Spooner
By AJN STAFF
Council heard a petition for the playground at Archer Park to be named after 10-year-old Matilda Bee.
February 27, 2026, 4:54 pm
Waverley Council honours Bondi attack victims
Mayor Will Nemesh: 'The public sharing of condolences served as a reminder to the community that we stand together, united in our grief'
By AJN STAFF
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives at Bondi Pavilion with NSW Premier Chris Minns. Photo: Jessica Abelsohn
February 9, 2026, 1:31 pm
Herzog lays wreath at Bondi Pavilion
'I want to send a message from brothers and sisters all over the world: you're not alone. The nation and the State of Israel are with you'
By Gareth Narunsky
Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh (left) presenting Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff with an honorary Key to the City on February 3. Photo: Shane Desiatnik
February 3, 2026, 11:24 pm
Young Bondi hero granted Key to the City
Bondi terror attack hero Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff, 20, has been awarded a Key to the City from Waverley Council.
By Shane Desiatnik
Bondi Beach hero Gefen Bitton. Photo: Courtesy
January 16, 2026, 9:17 am
Bondi terror attack heroes to receive keys to the city
Council will also investigate options for the future of the pedestrian bridge used by the two alleged shooters during the attack
By AJN STAFF
Waverley mayor Will Nemesh places a wreath at Bondi Pavilion on December 16, 2025. Photo: Waverley Council/Facebook
January 7, 2026, 2:29 pm
Waverley Council to vote on Royal Commission call
'Now is the time ... to examine how such a devastating and despicable attack targeted at the Jewish community could occur at the iconic Bondi Beach, in the heart of Waverley'
By AJN STAFF
Will Nemesh at the Paris summit. Photo: Benoit Billard
December 10, 2025, 8:00 am
Mayor puts Waverley on world stage
Waverley mayor shares Australia’s antisemitism strategy with European leaders at Paris summit.
By Gareth Narunsky
The graffiti at Bondi Beach. Photo: Arsen Ostrovsky/Facebook
December 1, 2025, 4:27 pm
Bondi Beach vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti
Parts of the 'Head On' photo exhibition, lifeguard towers and barriers, and other infrastructure vandalised with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian messages
By Naomi Chait
How the proposed artwork will look looking east. THIS ONE FOR PAPER
October 7, 2025, 1:34 pm
Sydney Councils’ permanent October 7 tribute
The piece is designed to be interacted with, providing a space for quiet reflection, contemplation and meditation.
By AJN STAFF
Waverley Council Maor Will Nemesh. Photo: Bruce Hill.
September 4, 2025, 9:22 pm
Waverley Council launches antisemitism strategy
Australia's first model framework available to all councils
By Bruce Hill
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