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Bulletins — 2026-08-01
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Tragic news from Pakistan, where adverse weather is hampering rescue efforts on Broad Peak. Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among the climbers missing, and rescuers have found four bodies at the site.
In sports administration, FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces backlash as a senior advisor resigns in protest over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
In Hobart, the city council has referred a matter concerning the deputy lord mayor and the taking home of snacks to local police for investigation.
At the Garma festival, politics took a backseat to the beloved children's character Bluey, who captivated attendees on the first day of this significant Indigenous gathering.
In football, Fremantle secured a hard-fought thirty-seven-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, all but sealing the minor premiership.
And finally, Team Australia has brought a psychiatrist to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, highlighting the importance of mental health for athletes.
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In sports news, Team Australia is feeling the pressure at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where for the first time, a psychiatrist has joined the team to support our athletes through these high-stress moments.
Meanwhile, swimmer Korey Boddington has seen his hopes for the twenty twenty-six Commonwealth Games dashed after a controversial classification change, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by athletes in para sport.
In AFL news, Collingwood has confirmed the departure of Bobby Hill while firmly standing behind him after he has faced racial abuse on social media.
And in quick hits from day seven of the Commonwealth Games, we saw David Beckham and Ronaldo take a spin at the velodrome, a para athletics race draw attention amid tension, and a Tongan weightlifter wowing the crowd with exciting dance moves.
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