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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Thursday January 22, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where the nation pauses today to remember. Australia is holding a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Fifteen people were killed on December 14 during a Hanukkah celebration ... in what became Australia's deadliest antisemitic attack in decades. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set today's date after consulting with the Jewish community. At 7:01 tonight, Australians are invited to observe a minute of silence. Flags fly at half-mast across all Commonwealth buildings nationwide and overseas posts. The community has chosen a powerful theme: "Light will win" ... a gathering of unity and remembrance. The attacker, Naveed Akram, faces 59 charges. But Jewish leaders say the government's response came too late. They warned of escalating antisemitism for months before the attack. Albanese has now announced a Royal Commission on Antisemitism led by former High Court justice Virginia Bell ... expected to report in December. Parliament also reconvenes for a special two-day sitting to debate hate speech and firearms legislation. — — [hopeful] In Queensland, a family's tragedy has sparked important conversations about wildlife safety. A Canadian teenager, Piper James, was found dead on K'gari surrounded by dingoes. Her mother describes the grief as immeasurable ... saying life will never be the same. The incident highlights growing concerns about dingo behavior and the need for better safety protocols in remote areas frequented by visitors. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.