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Bulletins — 2026-09-02
News
This is JazzRadio.com.au with your news update.
The partner of a missing Australian in Nepal says the wait for news has been "hell". Sarada Viswanathan is holding onto hope for her partner, Rishab Iyer, who disappeared following last week's devastating Nepal-Tibet flood. Meanwhile, a new report reveals warning signs were visible days before the glacier collapse, with satellite imagery showing surface changes leading up to the disaster.
Authorities are investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier, nicknamed “Mozzie”, has been killed while serving as a combat medic in Ukraine.
In economic news, the yield on the Australian government's ten-year bond has reached a fifteen-year high, indicating potential trouble for borrowers.
In other local news, Labor MP Ed Husic has returned to work following a serious car crash, and Brisbane ferry workers are set to strike during Riverfire due to stalled pay negotiations.
That’s your update from JazzRadio.com.au. Stay tuned for more.
Sport
This is JazzRadio.com.au bringing you the latest sports headlines.
First up, Damien Cook's journey in the NRL comes full circle as he prepares for his final game. Known once as a beach sprint champion, memories of his earlier days are surfacing as fans celebrate his remarkable career.
Next, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir addressed his team's upcoming showdown against Hawthorn, acknowledging that three wins stand between them and the club's first AFL premiership. However, he dismissed the notion of using that as extra motivation.
In AFL news, Geelong coach Chris Scott has spoken for the first time since the club faced a concussion fine, leaving fans wondering about Jake Kolodjashnij’s future with the team.
Finally, a new episode of Netflix's docuseries Untold features Olympian Rachael Gunn, whose bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics has made her an overnight success story.
That’s the latest in sports on JazzRadio.com.au.