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Bulletins — 2026-08-07
News
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In a Sydney court, a man accusing Alan Jones of indecent assault has been claimed by the broadcaster's lawyer to be motivated by financial gain. Meanwhile, an investigation reveals Facebook is funding controversial Australian creators, including a white nationalist and an anti-vaxxer, to produce polarising content.
In other news, the national healthcare watchdog has sparked privacy complaints after accidentally exposing the details of over one hundred healthcare workers in a mass email. In Perth, appeals for a reduced jail sentence from one of Cassius Turvey's killers have been dismissed.
Internationally, the Israeli military is being accused of targeting journalists in a deadly strike that killed one and injured another in Lebanon. In outback Queensland, a toddler is safe after a man and woman were found dead at a property.
And finally, two Iranian soccer players have been granted citizenship after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup this year.
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Sport
You're listening to JazzRadio.com.au. In sports news today, Geelong has avoided any sanctions from the AFL after a deal with a player who had a history of concussions, allowing him to take on full responsibility for any future brain trauma. In another story, a Victorian court is taking up a case against disgraced AFL great Nicky Winmar, where the victim describes ongoing flashbacks from the assault and his lawyer reveals Winmar is under investigation for concussion-related brain injury, also known as CTE. Meanwhile, Swifts netballer Teigan O'Shannassy highlights that uniform issues are just one aspect of the many challenges elite female athletes face regarding body image. And in the lead-up to the weekend, Fremantle's coach Justin Longmuir brushes off the significance of their upcoming match at the MCG, despite his team being favourites for the flag as they aim for the minor premiership. Stay tuned for more updates!