Aussies mourn siege’s fallen

Not forgotten: A bouquet from Malaysia Airlines lying among the sea of flowers near the cafe in Martin Place. -EPA

SYDNEY: Tearful Sydney office workers and Muslim women in hijabs laid flowers at the scene of a deadly siege, as an outpouring of grief and shock gripped the usually easy-going harbour city.

Nearby florist kiosks struggled to keep up with demand as well-wishers created a sea of bouquets in an impromptu memorial at Martin Place, the city square where the 16-hour drama unfolded.