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Peter Meagher Farewelled at St Mary’s Cathedral in Final Sydney Funeral for Bondi Attack Victims

The retired detective known as a Randwick rugby stalwart was killed while photographing the December 14 Chanukah event.

Overview

  • The service marked the last funeral linked to the Bondi attack, drawing dozens of mourners to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and NSW Premier Chris Minns joined family, police colleagues and the rugby community.
  • Father Richard Leonard described the killing as tragic and criminal and welcomed people of all faiths to grieve together.
  • Assistant Police Commissioner Michael Fitzgerald honoured Meagher’s 35 years in the force with personal reflections, including his support for a former juvenile offender.
  • Symbols of Meagher’s life—a police badge, a Randwick jersey, a camera and a jar of lollies—were placed by the casket as relatives remembered his character and raised the importance of gun reform.