SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Stories of horror and heroism emerged as Australians mourned the 15 people killed by two gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event.

A New Year's Eve festival scheduled to take place on Bondi Beach has been cancelled by the local eastern Sydney council following the horrific massacre.

Welcome to The Australian’s rolling coverage of the Bondi Beach massacre, which has been designated a terrorist incident. At least 16 people have been killed; 42 more remain in hospital. NSW Police have confirmed the gunmen were a father and son duo,

Thousands of people have returned to Australia's Bondi Beach in the first full day of opening since a mass shooting killed 15 people.

A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of terror Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing deaths and injuries, chaos and fear.

Below Deck star Nathan Gallagher rescued several people on a boat during the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday. The Irish reality TV star, originally from Co Donegal, was on the boat off the coast of Australia's most iconic landmark tagging sharks when he heard gunshots.

Local media name the gunmen as Sajid Akram, 50, who died at the scene, and Naveed Akram, 24, who's in a critical condition. They reportedly had links to the Islamic State group.

Two individuals in custody after Bondi Beach shooting incident. Police urge public to avoid the area and seek shelter. Multiple injuries reported.

The Bondi Beach attack is the latest and most deadly in a string of antisemitic incidents that have blighted Australia

As Governments contemplate landmark reforms to the nation's gun laws in the wake of the Bondi stabbing, Jewish groups are urging for cultural change.