Jai Bednall

Sydney

Head of Growth at News.com.au

Head of Audience at https://t.co/53FTIPmtQe

Articles

Billionaire’s email predicted Dutton’s doom

1 week ago | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

COMMENTOn New Year’s Eve, 2019, billionaire Peter Thiel, the first outside investor in Facebook, exchanged a series of emails with Mark Zuckerberg. They were discussing the future of the company, Zuckerberg’s personal brand and how both could be positioned to continue to resonate with younger audiences with an eye on 2030. Thiel delivered Zuck some advice that Peter Dutton and the Liberals should have stuck on the party room wall a long time ago.
Elon Musk twist nobody saw coming as Tesla shares soar

3 weeks ago | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

Profits have been slashed, sales are down, protests against CEO Elon Musk continue across the world - and Tesla’s share price is going … up? Beleaguered billionaire Musk was offered a moment of respite overnight as Tesla stock jumped more than five per cent a day after he delivered what some described as the worst quarterly earnings report in the company’s history.
This election race between Albo and Dutton was over before it started

1 month ago | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

COMMENTWake me up when it’s over. If this federal election was a boxing bout it would be Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul late last year - overhyped, mismatched and with an outcome we should have all seen coming. At least that contest had participants willing to drum up a bit of interest in the whole affair too. In contrast, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton appear determined to not say or do anything that’s worth talking about as we close in on the May 3 vote. For Albo, it’s a winning play.
No move is too dumb as homeowners prepare for Cyclone Alfred

2 months ago | cairnspost.com.au | Jai Bednall

Should I tape my windows? What do I do with the trampoline? What about my car if I don’t have a garage? And the dog? Why are people filling up their bathtub? You may feel embarrassed to ask these questions but no query is too dumb in a cyclone like Alfred when the safety of your home, possessions and loved ones are at risk.
No move is too dumb as homeowners prepare for Cyclone Alfred

2 months ago | townsvillebulletin.com.au | Jai Bednall

Should I tape my windows? What do I do with the trampoline? What about my car if I don’t have a garage? And the dog? Why are people filling up their bathtub? You may feel embarrassed to ask these questions but no query is too dumb in a cyclone like Alfred when the safety of your home, possessions and loved ones are at risk.
No move is too dumb as homeowners prepare for Cyclone Alfred

2 months ago | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

Should I tape my windows? What do I do with the trampoline? What about my car if I don’t have a garage? And the dog? Why are people filling up their bathtub? You may feel embarrassed to ask these questions but no query is too dumb in a cyclone like Alfred when the safety of your home, possessions and loved ones are at risk.
Christians react to ‘disgraceful’ Mardi Gras image: ‘Defund the event’

2 months ago | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has become embroiled in a similar controversy to the one that derailed the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. A controversial image of a prominent drag queen pointing a spear at a person appearing to be dressed up as Jesus has drawn a furious reaction from Christians across Australia. The Australian Christian Lobby is now calling for the event to be defunded.
How to stream the Super Bowl as Trump, Taylor Swift take in Chiefs-Eagles

Feb 9, 2025 | cairnspost.com.au | Jai Bednall

Not all Super Bowls are created equal and today’s finale between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles almost exists in a class of its own. At stake is NFL history. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce – and because they’re a package deal, Taylor Swift – are attempting to do what no team has done before. Win three Super Bowls in succession. Standing in the way of immortality in New Orleans is the giant figure of Australia’s Jordan Mailata.
Truth behind Theo Von’s viral fall at inauguration emerges amid Logan Paul feud

Jan 22, 2025 | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

Donald Trump’s pod squad has made peace over a viral blooper at the inauguration. Footage of comedian Theo Von’s chair collapsing under him at the event was taken and shared by WWE wrestler Logan Paul - and had Von believing he’d been set up by Paul and his brother Jake, who were seated behind him. Paul, wearing a smart three-piece suitt, started filming from below as he sat next to brother Jake when Von’s chair suddenly gave way — sending him tumbling back between Paul’s legs.
Ex-players call out disrespectful Carlos Alcaraz act against Novak Djokovic

Jan 21, 2025 | news.com.au | Jai Bednall

It’s been a routine path to victory for Novak Djokovic in recent years: look hampered by injury, drop a set, call a medical time-out and then return to stun his opponent. And tennis commentators are suggesting the tactics - if you can call them that - frustrated Carlos Alcaraz to the point of mocking the Serb during their Australian Open quarterfinal on Tuesday night.