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Bulletins — 2026-08-17
News
This is JazzRadio.com.au with your news update.
In breaking news, the twenty twenty-six Logies are underway with Sam Neill receiving a posthumous award, while comedian Sam Pang takes home the Gold Logie.
In international news, the Sisters of Charity in New York are committing to support vulnerable immigrants as part of their mission's final chapter.
Following last year's Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia’s premier stands firm on a gun buyback proposal, which is seen as a crucial step in enhancing public safety.
In sports, Australia's cricket team faces criticism after a disappointing defeat to Bangladesh, revealing weaknesses in their Test match strategy.
Meanwhile, a powerful earthquake in Indonesia has resulted in fifty-three fatalities and forced thousands to evacuate.
In legal news, a trial for former Sydney nurses has been postponed due to late submissions from experts.
And finally, we hear the heartwarming story of a retired tradie who built his own plane to honor his late father's dream.
That’s your news for now. Stay tuned to JazzRadio.com.au.
Sport
This is JazzRadio.com.au with your sports bulletin.
In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh has outplayed Australia, winning the first Test by nine wickets in Darwin. Australian captain Pat Cummins remains confident in his team's preparations for the series, despite the historic loss. In other cricket news, Litton Das's struggles behind the stumps and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's unfortunate mishaps highlighted day four of the Test.
Switching gears to AFL, Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen is anxiously waiting for the match review officer's decision after his high shot on Aliir Aliir during the Demons' impressive victory over Port Adelaide.
And finally, the Wallabies are pleased to see prop Taniela Tupou regain his form in the Test arena, with coach Les Kiss assuring his new French clubs of Tupou's well-being.
That's your sports update. Stay tuned for more on JazzRadio.com.au.