Radio 901
Bulletins — 2026-08-16
News
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In a celebration of culture and achievement, this year's National NAIDOC Week Awards showcased a host of leaders, advocates, and artists in Mparntwe, honouring their significant contributions to the community.
In response to the recent tragic events at Bondi, New South Wales is launching a groundbreaking gun buyback scheme. Residents will receive compensation of up to ten thousand dollars per firearm as part of this initiative.
In NRL updates, it was a tough match for the Warriors, who triumphed over the Broncos despite an injury to Luke Metcalf. Meanwhile, the Cowboys fell to the Eels, and the Sharks secured a win against the Dolphins.
Resources Minister Madeleine King has voiced strong support for Western Australia's GST share, calling an interim report suggesting cuts clearly incorrect.
Despite challenging weather conditions, over seventy vehicles participated in this year's Variety Bash charity drive, adapting routes to continue their important work.
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Sport
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Australia is currently fighting to save the first Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin, with four batters already dismissed in their second innings. The tourists are aiming for a famous victory.
In tragic news, Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, aged nineteen, lost his life after a collision with a vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
Turning to AFL, the Gold Coast Suns reflect on a disappointing season after their maiden finals win last year, but a recent victory in wintry Canberra has offered hope for improvement by the year twenty twenty-seven.
Finally, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras are preparing for the World Cup, eager to tackle their challenges with fresh perspectives after significant changes since the Paris twenty twenty-four quarter-finals.
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