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Statement on Bondi Junction tragedy:
April 16, 2024
The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) expresses our deepest sympathies to all those impacted by the tragic events at Bondi Junction on Saturday 13 April. The effects of this tragedy are being felt deeply by not only the local community but the whole country. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families…
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