Media
Bondi attack dominates front pages worldwide
The Australian’s Steve Jackson has scoured the net to find how international media covered Sunday’s horrific terror attack against our Jewish community on Bondi Beach.
Most paired horror with heroism, telling the story of Ahmed al Ahmed, the unarmed Sydney father who tackled a Bondi gunman as shots rang out, while documenting the devastating scenes, and paying tribute to the victims.
Meanwhile…
In proof that kindness will always prevail, a GoFundMe page for Ahmed has now raised more than $1.7m for his family.
Forgo that afternoon beer and donate here.
Walkley board shake-up spills into public view
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Calum Jaspan reports that three senior Walkley Foundation directors have walked, turning a long-simmering internal dispute into an open rupture at the organisation behind Australia’s top journalism awards.
Among those resigning are this year’s Gold Walkley winner and chair Adele Ferguson, alongside former Four Corners boss Sally Neighbour and writer Victoria Laurie.
Social Media
TikTok sale deadline drifts again
The BBC’s Lily Jamali reports that the would-be buyers of TikTok’s US arm are still cooling their heels, with billionaire investor Frank McCourt saying the drawn-out sale process has left them stuck in wait-and-see mode.
As another deadline edges closer, clarity remains in short supply.
eSafety watches Bondi content but holds fire
Capital Brief’s John Buckley reports that the eSafety Commissioner is keeping a close eye on social media posts linked to the Bondi attack, but has not yet acted on any formal takedown notices.
Instead, the regulator is in active discussions with major platforms while it trawls through a flood of material tied to the incident.
Legal
iPhone notes upheld as a valid will
A curious one for those of us who spill our innermost thoughts and keep our shopping lists in our notes section:
The Australian Financial Review’s Andrew Hobbs writes that the NSW Court of Appeal has confirmed that a will typed into the Notes app of an iPhone can stand up in court, backing a $13.6 million estate left by former chicken sexer Colin Peek.
The appeal judges rejected the earlier view that it was a draft, finding clear evidence that Peek meant the Notes entry to be his final will.
Radio
ARN reshapes content leadership at a critical moment
The Australian Radio Network has tapped Kerri Elstub and Dave Cameron for senior content roles, a clear signal that the network is tightening its grip on strategy as pressure mounts across audio.
The appointments arrive as the business is firmly in the spotlight, from regulatory scrutiny of The Kyle and Jackie O Show to the tougher economics of a splintered listening market.
Vale
McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies aged 45
Australian actress Rachael Carpani, best known for her long-running role on McLeod’s Daughters, has died unexpectedly at the age of 45.
The news was confirmed in a statement from her parents, Tony and Gael Carpani, which was shared by her sister, singer Georgia, on Instagram.