PM’s apology at Bondi memorial + What we can learn from the Beckham feud

Friday Headlines: PM apologises to Jewish community at Day of Mourning service, regional NSW town in lockdown after three people shot and killed, Victorians told to brace for another heatwave, the Special K's crash out of the AO doubles, and the 2026 Oscars nominations have been revealed

Deep Dive: The Beckham family feud has dominated headlines all week, after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham posted a damning statement addressing his fractured relationship with his parents. 

But beyond the celebrity fallout, the story raises bigger questions about family breakups, performative parenting and so-called “boy mum” culture.  

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Associate Professor Megan Willis from ACU to unpack the psychology behind family estrangement, public parenting and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight. 

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