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Survivors Still Carry Burden as Bali Marks 2005 Bombings
Twenty people died and over 100 were injured in coordinated suicide bombings targeting Bali tourist spots, with four men convicted for the 2005 attack, officials said.
- On October 1, 2005, suicide bombers attacked three restaurants in Bali, killing twenty people including Jennifer Williamson, Colin and Fiona Zwolinski, and a Western Australian teenager, while 14 injured were from Newcastle.
- Police cooperation between Australia and Indonesia led to prosecutions, and four men were convicted of involvement in the bombings.
- Sharon Grierson said the impact on Newcastle tourists was devastating and noted, `Amongst the affected group, Dr Adam Frost OAM provided invaluable medical advice and reassurance on the ground`.
- She said her overwhelming memory was deep sadness, grief and anxiety, and warned `For them, their loved ones and friends, the 20th anniversary will be a difficult time,` Grierson said.
- Community leaders noted lingering anger and national unease, with Mr Tate describing the attack as a painful reminder that brought much sadness to many Australian families.
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