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A lot of cigarettes are being sold in the southern suburbs of Sydney, it can be confirmed.
On top of donating blood, shopping at an independent grocer is the least that everyday Australians can do, following a week of both heart-wrenching tragedy and unfathomable heroism.
As the nation grieves for Australia's Jewish community after the shocking terrorist incident at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, the summer holidays begin with a solemn cloud hanging over us all.
Fifteen innocent people were killed during the horrific and targeted attack on community members who were taking part in Hanukkah celebrations on the north end of Australia's most famous beach.
A further 40 people were injured, and Sydney's hospitals continue to provide critical care and round-the-clock updates on their recoveries.
One of the injured, who is now recovering after his first of several emergency operations, is the man who is being praised for saving countless more lives by running towards the gunfire to disarm one of the shooters.
The hero bystander, a 43-year-old named Ahmed Al Ahmed, is a father of two and runs a tobacconist and grocery store in the city's south.
Over the past two days, both NSW Premier Chris Minns and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have visited him at St George Hospital, as he slowly recovers from multiple gunshot wounds.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said on Tuesday morning Mr Ahmed had "some challenges ahead".
"I hope he's in great spirits; I know he's still in a lot of pain,"
Meanwhile, all of Sydney's residents who still enjoy the old-fashioned habit of smoking tobacco are being urged to visit Sutherland to stock up on their lung lollies.
