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Bulletins — 2026-08-11
News
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In a powerful call for change, an anti-slavery commissioner has blasted Carnival cruise ships, describing them as "floating sweatshops" after staff reported poor working conditions.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing pressure to apologize over a controversial gesture involving two melons towards Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi.
Australia's former ambassador to China warns that ties between the two nations remain fragile and susceptible to shocks.
As data safety concerns rise, we reflect on the implications of Origin Energy's breach affecting nine hundred thousand customers.
In other news, Melissa Donnelly has been named as the new boss of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, navigating a changing landscape for workers' rights amidst growing political influence.
Finally, phones across western Cape York are down once again following disruptions caused by a bushfire.
That’s your news brief; stay tuned for more trends and tunes on JazzRadio.com.au.
Sport
You're listening to JazzRadio.com.au. In sports today, Australian cricket star Travis Head is aiming to maintain his opening spot as he prepares for a busy twelve months ahead. He is set to compete in Australia, South Africa, India, and England, and feels confident in his abilities to succeed as an opener across all these venues.
In other news, Socceroos defender Cameron Burgess may face time on the sidelines due to a potential Achilles tendon injury sustained while playing for Swansea City.
Turning to rugby league, the PNG Chiefs have signed premiership-winning winger Brian To’o from the Panthers, marking him as the sixth player to join their team for the upcoming 2028 NRL season.
Lastly, the AFLW kicked off its twenty twenty-six season with a double-header at Docklands Stadium, leaving fans with mixed feelings as they enjoyed the venue's amenities but missed the community vibe of suburban grounds.
That's today's sports update on JazzRadio.com.au.