An ongoing inquest is examining the tragic mass stabbing incident that occurred at Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, 2024, where six people were killed and ten others injured.

The attack was carried out by 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, who, suffering from psychotic symptoms, fatally stabbed six individuals before being shot dead by police.

The victims of this horrific event included Dawn Singleton, Yixuan Cheng, Faraz Ahmed Tahir, Ashlee Good, Jade Young, and Pikria Darchia.

During the inquest, family members of the victims shared their devastating experiences, describing their grief as 'soul crushing agony' and likening the news of their loved ones' deaths to 'the stuff of nightmares.'

Jade Young was shopping with her daughter at the time of the attack, and the child witnessed the violence, later drawing a map of the incident that highlighted her trauma.

Faraz Tahir, who was working his first shift at Westfield, was remembered by his brother as a hero for trying to protect others during the attack.

Yixuan Cheng's parents traveled from China to Sydney after the attack, expressing that their grief is 'piercing' and that they miss her every moment.

Elizabeth Young, the mother of victim Jade Young, recounted her last communication with her daughter before the attack, voicing her anger and anguish over the loss.

Ashlee Good was pushing her child in a pram when she was attacked but managed to save her child's life, leading to calls for her to receive a posthumous bravery award.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna faced scrutiny over misinformation reported by the media, including a false report regarding a nine-month-old baby being killed.

The inquest will continue to address concerns regarding police communication and the handling of information during and after the incident.

Police guidelines on releasing private information were described as a starting point, lacking a formal written process for justifying disclosures to individuals outside the senior next-of-kin.