Iconic technology magazine APC is expected to fold, as Future Publishing Australia embarks on a major restructure that will see it abandon print and likely make editorial cuts. Influencing is aware that the UK-based Future has been consulting with staff as it works through an Australian restructure that follows cuts made internationally earlier this month. However, it is understood that the decision to exit magazine publishing has already been made, and that will result in the closures of APC, Australian Hi-Fi, Sound + Image,  Australian Camera and ProPhoto. Future's publishers page on iSubscribe which was active earlier this week, now shows no results. APC is not only Australia’s longest surviving personal technology magazine, it is also the world’s longest-running English-language PC title, having been first published in 1980 by Sean Howard. The news follows Future Publishing’s decision to swing the axe across mastheads – Tom’s Guide, Tech

Snowy 2.0 blows out to $25b, reigniting scrutiny of nation-building projects Australia’s biggest energy infrastructure build has ballooned to as much as $25 billion and been pushed back to 2029, with geological problems, construction pressures and management questions fuelling political fallout. Beyond the sticker shock, the blowout sharpens debate about how governments oversee mega-project risk, and whether promised power-price benefits stack up once transmission and delays are counted. Covered by: Australian Financial Review, Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian. After Haines attack, MPs face a new security reality Escalating threats and political violence are driving a rethink of how Australia protects elected representatives, with bolstered police protection and home/office security upgrades now on the table. The coverage underscores a broader democratic challenge: keeping MPs accessible to the public while reducing the risk of harassment and

Stories can change public opinion, challenge prejudice, inspire generations and even alter the course of a person's life. But for actor and author Kabir Bedi, their greatest power lies in something more personal: the ability to give people meaning, help them confront difficult experiences and find the courage to reinvent themselves. Speaking at PRAXIS India in Kochi on Stories as a Force for Good, Bedi drew on his remarkable journey across advertising, Indian cinema, European television and Hollywood to explain why storytelling remains one of humanity's most powerful forms of communication. Addressing an audience of public relations and communications professionals, he began by recalling his own connection to the advertising industry. Before entering films, Bedi spent five years working at Lintas and Ogilvy & Mather, where he was involved in film and radio production. That experience, he said, had kept him connected to the communications profession, even as his career

    A new book by celebrated photojournalist Raghu Rai, the first to be published after his death, explores the lives of animals through a collection of photographs that encourage readers to see them as fellow inhabitants of the planet rather than subjects of observation.   The book features an introduction by animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi, who describes the work as “a heartbroken elegy” and a love letter to animals.   In her foreword, Gandhi argues that animals are more than aesthetic subjects for photography. She writes that they are sentient beings deserving empathy, respect and recognition, and urges readers to look beyond admiration to acknowledge their dignity, emotions and place in the natural world. Through Rai's images, the book seeks to deepen understanding of the bond between humans and animals while offering a visual meditation on coexistence, compassion and shared existence.  

BC Web Wise has been appointed as the integrated digital mandate for Sobisco, the flagship brand of Kolkata-headquartered Sona Biscuits Ltd. The account was awarded following a competitive multi-agency pitch.   Under the mandate, BC Web Wise will handle social media strategy and management, content creation, campaign development, influencer marketing and digital media. The agency will lead Sobisco’s digital transformation, aiming to strengthen its presence across platforms and deepen consumer engagement in its core markets across Eastern and Central India.  With over 35 years of heritage, Sobisco has established itself as one of India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands. Its product portfolio includes biscuits, cakes, rusks, wafers, snacks and noodles, with a presence across 19 states.  The partnership marks a new phase in the brand’s growth journey, following its announcement of Amitabh Bachchan as its national brand ambassador