SBS News in Filipino, 23 January 2026

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING SYDNEY

Australians marked a National Day of Mourning on January 22, honoring the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, as mourners gathered at the Bondi Beach Pavilion in Sydney to pay their respects, with a minute of silence, half-mast flags, and illuminated landmarks nationwide. Source: AAP / Sarah Wilson/AAPIMAGE

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Key Points
  • Australians observed the National Day of Mourning on January 22 to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Mourners gathered at the Bondi Beach Pavilion in Sydney to pay their respects, joined by a minute of silence, flags flown at half-mast, and the nation’s iconic landmarks illuminated in solidarity.
  • Economists have warned homeowners with mortgages or housing loans that interest rates may rise again, following the drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1% in December, which could prompt the Reserve Bank to increase rates amid ongoing inflation risks.
  • Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz has started teaching Physical Education at the University of the Philippines Diliman this semester.

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