Squiz Today A day of mourning for Bondi, and remembering the Sundance Kid
Jan 21, 2026
A somber day of mourning unfolds as the community remembers the Bondi victims. The Coalition faces a crisis after key resignations, intensifying leadership pressures. In lighter news, Trump humorously insists on discussions about Greenland amidst trade tensions. Excitement builds for the Sundance Film Festival opening, featuring a tribute to Robert Redford. Meanwhile, updates come in on a young shark attack victim and tragic incidents impacting local communities. The day also celebrates Yvonne Gulagong Corlett, highlighting Indigenous culture at the Australian Open.
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National Day Of Mourning For Bondi
- Australia held a national day of mourning for the Bondi anti‑Semitic terror attack victims titled "Light Will Win."
- The service was livestreamed and included speeches and a minute's silence at 7:01pm AEDT.
Coalition In Crisis After Mass Resignations
- The Coalition faced a crisis after all 11 Nationals frontbenchers resigned over a division on hate speech votes.
- Tensions center on Susan Lee's demand for resignations and pressure on her leadership amid poor polling.
Tragic Shark Attack Update
- A 12‑year‑old boy, Nico Antic, remains on life support after a Sydney shark attack and is not expected to survive.
- A fundraiser for the family had raised over $170,000 by the morning of the podcast.