In a sombre national address, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was "beyond words or understanding".
Sydney stabbing: Typical Saturday of shopping at Westfield turns to horror
The attack on Saturday has left Australia in shock. Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall. Later, a lone cop stared down the knifeman and fired. At least six people - plus the attacker - are now dead. Eight were taken to hospital injured, including a nine-month-old baby.
By Tiffanie Turnbull
BBC News, Sydney
Westfield Bondi Junction looked exactly like it usually does on a Saturday afternoon. But just after 15:00 local time, it turned into a horror scene.
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Knifeman rampaged through Sydney mall as shoppers ran for their lives
A day out at a popular shopping centre ended in tragedy when a knife-wielding man killed six people.
"We live just there," her friend says, pointing to apartments less than 100 metres away. "We're here every day… it's so scary."
"This just doesn't happen here."
Additional reporting by Katy Watson.
Australia
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