<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Two years after one of the most harrowing mass casualty events in Sydney's history, heroic everyday Australians have been recognised for their extraordinary courage.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Awarded by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, eight people have been named in a special Australian Bravery Decorations list after six people were killed in a stabbing attack at Bondi Junction Westfield in 2024.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From a nurse who refused to leave the side of the dying to "bollard man," here are the recipients who risked their lives to save strangers.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-donald-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-peace-talks-end/d0528cd0-11e3-4b7f-93d6-7c0501a3140f"><strong><span>'Blow them to hell': Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><span>Bravery Medals</span></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Inside the centre, as crowds began to flee, Silas Despréaux and Damien Guerot tracked the attacker, Joel Cauchi, across multiple levels after arming themselves with metal bollards.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They attempted to slow him and later guided a police officer back inside, staying close behind as the chase continued.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/heroes-honoured-bondi-stabbing-attack-westfield-bravery-medals/1ad5df5b-2ab3-4d2a-bd79-e7c2cf144bd9" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Detective Inspector Amy Scott, already on duty nearby, responded to urgent radio calls and entered the centre alone.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She followed Cauchi through the building before pulling the trigger on the gunshot that would kill him.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Elsewhere, security guards Muhammad Taha and Faraz Tahir responded to reports of an armed man near the airbridge. Both men were stabbed as they tried to intervene, with Mr Tahir losing his life.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ashlee Good was attacked while out shopping with her baby. She managed to get her injured child to safety with bystanders before collapsing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ms Good is being honoured posthumously.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/not-so-grey-nomads-property-market-australia-lydia-and-wehan-patient-transport-van/6691073b-1e3f-4a85-9353-d3a0cae0335e" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Lydia and Wehan were ready to buy a house after travelling Australia. Property prices drove them back to the road</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><span>Commendation for Brave Conduct</span></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>After receiving a call that his wife had been stabbed, Noel McLaughlin ran through the centre, warning others about the attacker before reaching her and assisting with first aid.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She later died from her injuries.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nearby, nurse Catherine Molihan decided to leave a locked store where people had taken refuge, stepping back into danger to treat two wounded men and remain with them until help arrived.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a statement, the Governor-General said all recipients were united by a "selfless, courageous, and determined response in unspeakable and horrific circumstances."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We also pay tribute to the 12 people injured, for their recovery and well-being, and all those whose lives were changed forever by the violence they witnessed on that terrible day," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>If you have been impacted by the terror attack in Bondi there is support available.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>To contact</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" target="" title="Lifeline Australia"><strong><em><span>Lifeline Australia</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>, call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. For people under 25 years old, you can contact</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/" target="" title="Kids Helpline"><strong><em><span>Kids Helpline</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>at 1800 55 1800.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>Both of these are available on a 24/7 basis.</span></em></strong></div></div>