Scentre Group CEO Elliott Rusanow, of the shopping centre company which owns Westfield, said it was 'devastated' by security guard Faraz Admad Tahir's death. He also said another guard was injured and remains in hospital.

Full statement:

“It is with immense sadness that I confirm the terrible news that one of our security team members, Faraz Ahmad Tahir, suffered fatal injuries while trying to protect the community during yesterday’s tragedy in Westfield Bondi.

“We are devastated by Faraz’s passing and recognise our team member’s bravery and role as a first responder.

“Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and all who are mourning the loss of loved ones.
“Our thoughts and concerns are also with the families and carers of those injured in the attack and the everyday heroes whose actions prevented further loss of life.

“Another member of our security team was injured and remains in hospital.

“This news is deeply felt by our Westfield Bondi team, our security partner GLAD and the entire Scentre Group team.

“We are providing mental health and counselling services for our customers, business partners and people.

“Our team continues to provide full assistance to the NSW emergency services response and investigations into yesterday’s tragedy.”

• Scentre Group Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Rusanow

A fifth victim of the Bondi Junction stabbing has been identified as 55-year-old Pikria Darchia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

NSW Police confirmed Darchia as the fourth female victim and fifth victim overall.

Darchia is originally from Tbilisi in Georgia, and the Sydney Morning Herald reported a LinkedIn profile suggests she was an artist.

Flags across Australia will be flown at half mast tomorrow to commemorate the victims who lost their lives during Saturday's attack.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had requested the move through the Commonwealth Flag Network. All Australian Government buildings and establishments have been instructed to lower their flags.

It was also reported that the Opera House sails will be lit with a black ribbon on Monday evening to honour the victims.

A vigil honouring the lives lost in yesterday's mass stabbing was set to be held at 6pm AEST (8pm NZT) tonight outside the Westfield where the attacks took place.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported a makeshift memorial has been erected at the site on Oxford St and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invited mourners to come together for silent prayers.

Faraz Tahir, the security guard who was killed in the attacks, was a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The 'bollard man' that attempted to stop Joel Cauchi during his rampage has been revealed by the Sydney Morning Herald as French construction worker Silas Despreaux.

A friend of Despreaux told the Sydney Morning Herald his shopping companion and co-worker also attempted to stop Cauchi.

The friend had spoken to Despreaux after the incident and said he was coping well.'

“He’s ok, it’s a very strange thing for someone.“I haven’t had much of a chance to speak to him since, he has been busy with police I think.”

Desperaux has lived in Sydney for several years and works for a small St Leonards-based construction firm, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The family of attacker Joel Cauchi says his actions were "truly horrific" and they have "no issues" with the police officer that shot him.

The statement, released tonight by Queensland Police, read; "We are absolutely devastated by the traumatic events that occurred in Sydney yesterday".

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims and those still undergoing treatment at this time."
The family added that Cauchi has battled with mental health issues since he was a teenager.

"Joel's actions were truly horrific and we are still trying to comprehend what has happened."

Cauchi's family said they were in contact with New South Wales Police Force and Queensland Police Service and "have no issues with the police officer who shot our son".

"She was only doing her job to protect others and we hope she is coping alright."

The family requested privacy during this time.

Pakistan's high commissioner to Australia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, has paid tribute to 30-year-old slain security guard Faraz Ahmed Tahir.

In a post to X, formerly Twitter, Chaudhri wrote; "The victims of yesterday’s horrific attacks at Bondi Junction, Sydney included a Pakistani citizen who lost his life while saving the others".

"Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with his family. We are working with the family for reparation of his mortal remains to Pakistan."

Chaudhri added another Pakistani citizen was injured during the attack and is in a stable condition in hospital.

 Slain 25-year-old Dawn Singleton had just bought her wedding dress last week.

She was engaged to New South Wales policeman Ashley Wildey, a high school sweetheart, the Daily Mail reported.

A friend of Singleton's told the Daily Mail she had been shopping for makeup at Bondi Junction Westfield when she was stabbed standing outside Chanel.

She said her fiance was devastated by Singleton's death.

She was also remembered by her workplace, White Fox Boutique, as "someone special to us who felt like a family member".

Her employer said: "We are truly devastated by this loss. Dawn was a sweet, kind-hearted person who had her whole life ahead of her.

"She was really amazing. We send our love and deepest condolences to her partner, the Singleton family and friends.

"She will always be remembered as part of the White Fox family."

The security guard killed during the attack, the only male victim to be killed, has been named as 30-year-old Faraz Ahmed Tahir, the Syndey Morning Herald reports.

Tahir was orginally from Pakistan and "had so many hopes and dreams for his future", his friend Shajar Ahmad told the Sydney Morning Herald.

He had only worked about five shifts at the Bondi Junction Westfield. Saturday was the first time he had worked during the day.

Tahir went to Australia on a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees programme.

He had only moved to Sydney from Queensland eight months ago, his friend said.

Landmarks in Victoria will be illuminated in white tonight as tribute for those who lost their lives at Bondi Junction.

The move, announced by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on X, will include Federation Square, the MCG and the Bolte Bridge, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

“Nothing we can do or say can help make sense of this senseless tragedy," Allan wrote on social media.

“But Victorians are sending love and light to the people of NSW in this moment of darkness.”

Other Melbourne landmarks to be lit include the National Gallery of Victoria and Arts Centre.