Geez she’s not political at all?
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A week has passed since the incident, and I felt compelled to express my feelings, so I am writing this.
(I used Google Translate. I apologize if the meaning or nuance is misunderstood.)
Australia is approximately 8,000 kilometers away from Japan, where I live, but we are the same island nation, a good neighbor, and a dear friend.
I feel intense anger and sadness at the horrific terrorist attack experienced by my friend.
In recent years, the number of unjust incidents has increased, making it increasingly difficult to welcome the New Year. Every day I am reminded that nothing can be taken for granted.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families and friends, and the many loved ones.
I would like to thank all those who worked hard to resolve this incident.
No matter how dark and difficult these days may be, we, and the world, stand with Australia. Please remember that you are not alone.
Thank you for reading.
I love you, Australia.
オーストラリア、愛しています。
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ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks: Statement on Laura Tingle and Sarah Ferguson
The Bondi terrorist attack was a shocking and traumatic event for Australia and especially for the Jewish community. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Jewish community and everyone impacted by the terrorist attack.
It is understandable at times such as these for the community to search for answers.
Questions about the role of the media, including the central role of the ABC, in sustaining a cohesive and inclusive society in a responsible manner are vitally important. These are questions we ask of ourselves on a daily basis.
However, it is important that reviews are factual and accurate.
Last Tuesday the ABC’s ‘Politics Now’ podcast, hosted by Patricia Karvelas alongside Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle, sought to tackle some of the issues that had emerged in the national conversation in the wake of the Bondi attack. Journalist Laura Tingle has since been criticised for one comment made in the podcast that was about separating religion from radicalisation. Her analysis and the program in no way sought to minimise the terrorist nature of these horrific events, or the needs for Australia to combat antisemitism, or the rights of Jewish people to feel safe.
Sarah Ferguson was criticised for an interview she conducted with Josh Frydenberg on 7.30 on Wednesday 17 December. Mr Frydenberg had previously made comments which sought to lay blame for the horrific attacks directly on the Prime Minister. Sarah’s interview included a question on his potential return to politics which was a legitimate question for a journalist to put to him.
The ABC has reviewed both comments and the programs in question and believes that the criticisms made are unfounded.
‘Matilda Bee’ to become enduring symbol for all victims of Bondi attack
They call it the Matilda Bee – the symbol representing not just the youngest victim of Bondi’s terror attack, but all 15 of those killed.
And now those behind it (27-year-old Sydneysider Ashley and her influence sister Emma) and Matilda’s family are having the viral image copyrighted in the hope it stays an enduring symbol, spreading light and love in memory of the victims, but also ensuring the lessons of their murders are never forgotten.
The Matilda Bee, holding a bright, burning menorah – printed on a full page in today’s Sunday Telegraph print edition – is the same version handed out as stickers to every mourner at 10-year-old Matilda’s funeral.
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CBS News have an exclusive interview with Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the gunmen.
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Full interview to air Monday morning (US time) on CBS Mornings
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Thats going to piss some local news directors off
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As they share a common owner, surely 10 can pick this up exclusively in Australia.
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Can’t compete with those US cheque books.
10 will be airing CBS Mornings still when this episode airs here.
Surely they can do something with this, even if its the 4.30am slot
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For those who don’t know/recognize the interviewer, it’s Anna Coren, who use to host Today Tonight on the East Coast, and is now CBS Hong Kong Correspondent.
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And previously worked for CNN. Can’t not mention that.
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I recall she was ridiculed for her career choices across Australia media, particularly from The Chasers. Seems she has had the last laugh.
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Seems like a symptom of the financial state of Australian media now. Perhaps it will see a curtailing of chequebook journalism; if so not a bad thing. Harder to justify paying for stories when you are struggling to pay your own staff. Perhaps also influenced by timing in a non-survey period well out from when the main competition starts between networks.
Today Tonight was a stepping stone for her. She was the main fill in presenter for Naomi (summer fill in) through 2003-2005 before being promoted to permanent host in 2006.
TT was a hard gig for both Naomi and Anna. Often being critiqued for being the face of the show. I don’t think Seven did much to support them back then. Hence why both opted to leave.
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Cover up a watermark for a watermark.
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Now on Nine - they played about 2.5 minutes and promised more at 6pm
Seven showed a similar amount but interspersed it with vision from the day.
5pm
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If only Australian media showed the same respect to each other as they have done with CBS. How often is an interview shown with all branding left on screen? Rarely if ever.
Secondly the lack of preferential treatment to 10 for this interview shows they have close to no cross over. Looks like they ripped it off YouTube like everyone else.
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10 probably severed ties with CBS the Sunday we found out they cut Mornings off schedule.
Bit unthinkable, really, considering they even ID’d Anna.
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