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Bravery Awards Honor Heroes of Bondi Junction Stabbing

4/13/2026

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On the second anniversary of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing, eight individuals were honored for bravery during the attack.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn announced the Australian Bravery Decorations for security guards Muhammad Taha and Faraz Tahir, who confronted Joel Cauchi.
Posthumous awards were given to Ashlee Good and Jade Young.
A coronial inquest criticized the mental health system and produced 23 recommendations, which the government is reviewing.

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Story summary

On the second anniversary of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing, eight individuals were honored for bravery during the attack.
Governor-General Sam Mostyn announced the Australian Bravery Decorations for security guards Muhammad Taha and Faraz Tahir, who confronted Joel Cauchi.
Posthumous awards were given to Ashlee Good and Jade Young.
A coronial inquest criticized the mental health system and produced 23 recommendations, which the government is reviewing.