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Port Arthur Marks 30 Years With Solemn Tribute to 35 Victims

Survivors stressed lasting trauma alongside a duty to educate younger generations.

Overview

  • The community, which gathered Tuesday at the Port Arthur memorial garden, marked the massacre’s 30th anniversary.
  • Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority chief executive Will Flamsteed read the 35 victims’ names aloud to those assembled.
  • Survivor Jane Scholefield said recovery remains hard, noting real scars and the struggle to feel safe again.
  • She also pointed to lasting change, citing strict national gun laws and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s child-safety work.
  • Local teenager Billy Burns spoke about strong ties on the Tasman Peninsula and the need to carry the story forward.