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Bulletins — 2026-08-22
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In a significant legal development, Prince Harry, singer Elton John, and five others have been ordered to pay a total of seventeen point eight million dollars in legal costs to the publisher of the Daily Mail, following a rejected lawsuit that alleged unlawful activities, including phone hacking.
In other news, the federal government has agreed to fund the majority of the Australian Capital Territory's participation in a national gun buyback scheme, initiated in response to the recent Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has also broken his silence regarding the testimony of a former ASIO agent in the Bondi royal commission, confirming it will be publicly accessible.
On a lighter note, Nathan Beard's poignant photograph, capturing a private moment with his late aunt in Thailand, has won the National Photographic Prize.
And in sports, the Brisbane Lions secured a vital victory over Collingwood, propelled by impressive performances from players Conor McKenna and Logan Morris.
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In AFL news, the Sydney Swans remain resolute as the club's captain Lucy McEvoy and senior players address recent scandals. McEvoy confirms that the team has engaged in open conversations following the suspension of five men's players for the season. Meanwhile, captain Callum Mills expresses deep shock over the events but emphasizes there is no rift among players, and they expect the banned teammates to face the music together.
Swans chairperson Andrew Pridham calls for a deeper reckoning with the culture of misogyny within the AFL, despite asserting that his players hold great respect for women.
Turning to rugby league, the Penrith Panthers' finals campaign has taken a hit with Jack Cogger receiving a three-match suspension for a high tackle, putting his participation in the upcoming finals in jeopardy.
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