Australia Bomb Plot, Gold Discovery, India-EU Trade Deal

This episode covers an alleged bombing plot at a Perth rally, major gold and critical mineral discoveries in Australia, a landmark India-EU trade deal, and Novak Djokovic's pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title. NewsCard is your daily news in seconds—trusted sources, concise summaries, built for smart, busy people. Download the NewsCard app at newscard.app. We would love to hear from you at [e-mail].

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[warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Thursday January 29, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — —
[serious] We begin in Canberra where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slams an alleged bombing attempt at Perth's Invasion Day rally. Authorities investigate the shocking plot ... targeting peaceful protesters marking the day. Albanese calls it an attack on democracy itself. Police arrest a suspect ... and boost security nationwide. This hits hard for all Australians ... reminding us of rising tensions around the country. — —
[curious] Over to Victoria now ... where Southern Cross Gold strikes massive at the Sunday Creek project. Drillers hit 559 metres of gold at 2.1 grams per tonne ... crossing 16 vein sets. And get this ... the highest antimony assay ever there — 65.9 percent in a tiny core. With China restricting exports and prices tripling ... this critical mineral find boosts Australia's supply security. Sunday Creek sits just 60 kays north of Melbourne ... a game-changer for jobs and our economy. — —
[serious] Staying in the mining heartland ... Transition Metals ramps up at the Saturday Night project. Fresh assays show broad hits of platinum-group elements ... nickel ... and copper. One interval — 14 metres at 0.61 grams per tonne 3E PGE. They're planning more geophysics and 3D models to chase richer zones ... like their nearby Sunday Lake discovery. This Ontario play expands a 800-metre mineralised footprint ... open in all directions. Vital for Australia's critical minerals push too ... as global demand surges. — —
[urgent] Now to Asia where India seals a landmark trade deal with the European Union after two decades of talks. The pact opens doors for Aussie exporters too ... eyeing similar EU wins on goods and services. It covers billions in trade ... easing tariffs on key sectors like agriculture and tech. For Australian farmers and businesses ... this means fiercer competition but fresh opportunities in a shifting global market. — —
[serious] Meanwhile in Melbourne ... Novak Djokovic resumes his chase for an 11th Australian Open title. The tennis legend powers through ... eyes on history at a packed Rod Laver Arena. Fans hold their breath as he battles top seeds. This Open captivates the nation ... showcasing Aussie grit and global stars right on our doorstep. — —
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