Bondi Junction attack: Perth landmarks to be illuminated white in honour of Sydney stabbing victims

Perth landmarks — including the WA’s longest-serving hospital — will be illuminated white in honour of the victims of the Bondi Junction knife attack.

WA Premier Roger Cook announced on social media that Perth would pay tribute to the victims of Saturday’s mass murder tragedy by lighting up several landmarks white on Monday night.

Royal Perth Hospital’s helicopter landing pad will be illuminated white, alongside locations including Council House.

On Saturday the premier said he was “horrified” by the Sydney Bondi Junction attack.

“My thoughts, and those of all Western Australians, are with the people of Sydney at this difficult time,” he said.

“We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of those impacted by this heartbreaking incident.”

Royal Perth Hospital’s Helicopter landing pad will be illuminated white, alongside locations including Council House.

It comes as the identity of the sixth person who died during Joel Cauchi’s murderous knife rampage is revealed as Chinese national Yixuan Cheng.

Cauchi entered the Westfield at Bondi Junction just after 3pm on Saturday and began to attack shoppers with a 30cm hunting knife.

He was shot dead by NSW Police Insp. Amy Scott.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for flags across the nation to be flown at half-mast on Monday for a national day of mourning.

On Monday, NSW Premier Chris Minns announced $18 million in funding to establish an independent coronial inquiry into the massacre.

“The weekend was really difficult for millions of people, whether you knew one of the people killed or not,” he said.

“The families are grieving, with the terrible ramifications of this violent attack and communities are coming together.

“There’s a national day of mourning, flags are at half-mast, it’s a respectful time in Sydney at the moment.”