City of Stirling to host community service on National Day of Mourning

Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Thursday 22 January would be a National Day of Mourning, with flags flown at half-mast and landmarks illuminated across the country.

A national commemorative installation titled 15 Pillars of Light will also be lit up on Thursday, serving as a visible symbol of mourning, remembrance and national unity.

The theme of the National Day of Mourning is “Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance”, as chosen by the Chabad community of Bondi.

In the City of Stirling, flags will be flown at half-mast and landmarks illuminated in white, including the Scarborough Clock Tower, the Mount Lawley Town Centre lights and the statue of Lina at the Administration Centre.

A small service will be held in the City’s Administration Centre forecourt on Cedric Street from 8.00am - 8.20am on Thursday, with attendees invited to lay a wreath.

All community members are welcome to attend.

“The Bondi Beach attack claimed 15 innocent lives and its impacts were felt by communities across Australia and around the world,” Mayor Mark Irwin said.

“This is an opportunity to honour the memories of those innocent victims and to reflect on the powerful theme of unity chosen by Bondi’s Jewish community.

"We live in a very diverse community in the City of Stirling – home to half of Western Australia’s Jewish population – and that message of unity resonates strongly with us all.”