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Bulletins — 2026-08-18
News
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Tragedy strikes Indonesia as at least sixty-eight people have lost their lives in a devastating earthquake. Thousands are now displaced, sheltering in tents and government buildings due to ongoing fears of aftershocks.
In domestic news, Labor and the Coalition are closing in on an agreement to implement gambling reforms, including a new register that will allow Australians to opt out of wagering advertisements online.
In the United States, former prosecutor's comments suggest that Anthony Fauci could face prison time if convicted of contempt amidst discussions of potential prosecution.
In other developments, a court has heard that a man accused of a five million dollar National Disability Insurance Scheme fraud plot was preparing to flee to Nigeria before his arrest.
Finally, an inquest has revealed troubling details about a boy who tragically died while sleeping rough in a skip bin.
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Sport
This is Radio Nine Hundred One.
In sports today, Captain Pat Cummins has announced that Cameron Green will receive an extended run in a fixed position in Australia's line-up after he celebrated scoring his first Test century on home soil.
In swimming, Aussie star Lani Pallister has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first swimmer to defeat American star Katie Ledecky over eight hundred metres at a senior international meet, as Australia finishes strong at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Meanwhile, the Formula One season resumes this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort after a mid-year break.
And finally, Chris O'Connell advances to the round of thirty-two at the Cincinnati Open, alongside Adam Walton. However, Talia Gibson's defeat to Aryna Sabalenka sadly marks the end of the women's campaign.
That’s the latest in sports on Radio Nine Hundred One.