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Bulletins — 2026-10-18
News
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In major news, three men have been sentenced to one hundred fifty-eight years and nine months in a Mexican court for the tragic killing of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad while they were camping in Mexico earlier this year.
In other headlines, October is shaping up to be the wettest on record as storms soak much of central and eastern Australia.
Australia is also introducing new clinical guidelines for menopause to help cut through the misinformation surrounding symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats.
Meanwhile, political polls suggest voters might be ready for a significant shift, potentially leaving Labor struggling.
In animal news, emergency services responded to an attack by dogs on a man in Brisbane, and on a lighter note, the band Powderfinger has reunited after years apart.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for more great jazz.
Sport
This is Jazz Radio, bringing you the latest in sports news.
The standout story today is the Jillaroos' impressive victory over Samoa in their opening match of the Rugby League World Cup. While the performance was exceptional, the team is calling on fans to fill the stands and support women’s sport moving forward.
In cricket, South Africa's Proteas are making changes ahead of their second Test against Australia in Gqeberha. Following batting struggles in Durban, they aim to tire out Australia's bowlers with longer innings.
In heartbreaking news, the South African rugby community mourns the loss of player Hyron Andrews, who passed away just before a game in France against La Rochelle.
Lastly, Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase keeps his options open for next year's Rugby World Cup, as he considers representing Australia or two other nations.
That's your sports update today on Jazz Radio.