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Bulletins — 2026-10-16
News
This is JazzRadio.com.au with today's news.
Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave amid allegations of inappropriate comments to women, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. In another alarming story, a person of interest has been identified after a recording device was discovered in a women’s bathroom on the HMAS Leeuwin, which the navy has condemned as an act of sexual violence.
In legal news, an Australian citizen was unlawfully held in immigration detention for nine hundred and forty-five days due to significant departmental errors. Meanwhile, Labor is considering new laws that would allow Australians to sue big tech companies for online harm, despite opposition from the Coalition.
In environmental news, Indonesia plans to deploy dry ice to combat thick haze caused by fires spreading to nearby countries.
Quick hits from the Rugby League World Cup: Australia and New Zealand delivered an unforgettable opening match. Lastly, a review has been ordered after a man died while waiting two hours for an ambulance.
That's the news for now. Stay tuned to JazzRadio.com.au.
Sport
This is JazzRadio.com.au with your sports update.
Australia has triumphed in a historic Rugby League World Cup classic, defeating New Zealand twenty-four to twenty-two, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from debutant Jack Bostock. However, the victory was marred by concern for Kalyn Ponga, who is suffering from a suspected broken arm.
In A-League news, Auckland FC's Sam Cosgrove had a fiery exchange with a reporter after being questioned about a loophole that allowed him to play in the season opener despite a two-game suspension.
Looking forward, the Wallabies are showing faith in rookie fly half as they prepare for the final Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks in Sydney this Saturday, with Ben Donaldson absent from the match-day squad.
Finally, heading into the women's Rugby League World Cup, the dominance of the Jillaroos poses a daunting challenge for their opponents.
That’s your sports update on JazzRadio.com.au.