<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today will be a National Day of Reflection as Australia marks seven days since 15 </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-memorial-to-be-cleared-after-national-day-of-mourning/35023698-6b5e-4304-8a89-e1942734ea7c" rel="" target="" title="innocent people were killed during a mass shooting in Bondi."><span>innocent people were killed during a mass shooting in Bondi.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A powerful display of solidarity will take place at the famous Sydney beach, which was the scene of a </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-live-updates-survivors-return-to-bondi-matilda-others-laid-to-rest-anger-grows-at-prime-minister-anthony-albanese/cbb696eb-bd84-4b02-96c5-6ddbee837ae9" rel="" target="_blank" title="deadly terrorist attack on the evening of Sunday, December 14."><span>deadly terrorist attack on the evening of Sunday, December 14.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>At 6.47pm AEDT, exactly one week since the first shots rang out, people across the country and at Bondi are being urged to light a candle and observe a minute's silence.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-memorial-to-be-cleared-after-national-day-of-mourning/35023698-6b5e-4304-8a89-e1942734ea7c" target="_blank" title="Bondi tributes to be cleared as Australia marks one week since tragedy"><strong><span>Bondi tributes to be cleared as Australia marks one week since tragedy</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>TV and radio networks will also be asked to participate in the minute's silence.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Sixty seconds carved out from the noise of daily life, dedicated to 15 Australians who should be with us today," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It will be a moment of pause to reflect and affirm that hatred and violence will never define us as Australians."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-shooting-seven-days-on-memorials-day-of-reflection-to-mark-one-week-since-shooting/e46cadb7-a8c5-42b2-92a7-be28c8b53b3d" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>All flags on NSW and Australian government buildings will be flown at half-mast in a mark of respect for the lives lost and to commemorate the shared grief.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Bondi will reflect on and pay tribute to the victims of the attack with the addition of a light display, which will beam a ray of light into the sky from Bondi Pavilion.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The NSW government said it will support Jewish leaders to deliver a community memorial event today too.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Thousands of people are expected to keep vigil at Bondi today, including the prime minister.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bondi-beach-shooting-young-teen-takes-bullet-to-thigh-while-shielding-two-toddlers-in-bondi-attack/0016465c-ed6a-436b-a1ec-d84cd6b9def9" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Teen girl takes bullet while shielding two toddlers in Bondi attack</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/pressure-mounts-on-victorian-government--to-take-action-over-antizionist-rally/9e1addbc-9bd5-4602-bbfa-885882c6fbee"><strong><span>'Pour petrol on the fire': Frydenberg's warning to Victorian premier</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will also be a strong police presence at the beach to keep mourners safe.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The National Day of Reflection will be observed on the final day of Chanukah, a time traditionally associated with light, faith and resilience, making the loss felt by the Jewish community even more profound," Albanese said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Commonwealth and state government will also work closely with the Jewish community on arrangements for a National Day of Mourning to be held in the New Year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This will allow families the time and space to lay their loved ones to rest and to support those still recovering."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will be multiple community vigils held across the country at 6.47pm today, including a candle-lighting ceremony at Parliament 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