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Bulletins — 2026-08-06
News
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In international news, at least seventeen people have died in Kyiv as President Zelenskyy calls for increased air defenses amid escalating tensions. Meanwhile, a factory director linked to supplying drones to Russia was injured following a car explosion.
In a brighter story, Indigenous artists from remote Australia have been celebrated at this year’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards, thanks to a collaboration between a women’s centre in the Northern Territory and an art studio in India.
Turning to education, Western Australia’s NAPLAN results raise concerns with forty percent of year three students struggling with numeracy, although year nine students outperformed the national average in all categories.
In legal news, a twenty-year-old murder accused will continue to remain in custody as his bail application faces further delays.
Lastly, safety concerns have led to the suspension of an outdoor program for children in Mount Barker.
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Sport
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In sports today, Australia's cricket coach Andrew McDonald has announced that the Test side will forgo tour matches ahead of their series against India next year, opting instead for a dedicated training camp.
In AFL news, while Charlie Curnow leads the race for this year's Coleman medal as the top goal-kicker, keep an eye on Nick Watson, who could still deliver a surprising outcome.
In rugby league, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are facing a lawsuit from the family of player Keith Titmuss, claiming his death during preseason training was partly due to negligence on his part for not disclosing his fitness level.
Lastly, in tennis, Alex de Minaur triumphed in an all-Australian matchup, with both Alexei Popyrin and Tahlia Gibson also securing wins in Montreal as they prepare for the upcoming US Open.
And that's the latest in sports on Radio Nine-O-One, where we keep it easy and relaxed.