Australia’s National Day Of Mourning Reminds Us “Light Will Win”

Today, Australia observes a National Day of Mourning for the 15 people who were tragically killed on December 14 in an antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach.

Held on January 22, 2026, this marks the first time Australia has observed a national day of mourning since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Flags will fly at half-mast at Commonwealth buildings across the country, while a national memorial service at the Sydney Opera House will take place at 7pm and will be…