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Bulletins — 2026-10-29
News
This is Radio Nine Hundred and One news.
In a significant development, fighting has paused in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky following a ceasefire deal brokered with the assistance of Melania Trump.
In the UK, two men have been charged with national security offences in connection with last month’s incident at the RAF Fairford military base.
Here at home, alarming new data from the Australian Federal Police reveals boys as young as twelve are being radicalised in their own homes, challenging previous assumptions about youth targeting.
The Greens are seeking to make an impact, with new leader David Shoebridge proposing a twenty-one dollar a week tax cut and additional welfare measures at the National Press Club.
In sports, Anthony Bell returns to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race with his Loyal vessel, aiming to reclaim the record after a decade away.
Finally, Chinese sponsors have severed ties with soccer star Kylian Mbappé amid a backlash over a controversial meme.
This has been Radio Nine Hundred and One news.
Sport
This is Radio 901 with your afternoon sports update.
In yachting news, Anthony Bell makes a return to the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race after a decade, bringing his boat, Loyal, back to reclaim its record. However, his competition includes a rebadged vessel that took last year’s line honours, setting the stage for an exciting race.
In rugby league, Reece Walsh is back at fullback for Australia’s teams, gearing up for this weekend’s World Cup fixtures against Cook Islands and Wales.
Turning to horse racing, Craig Williams, the Melbourne Cup-winning jockey, is optimistic about a new partnership as he prepares to meet the horse he'll ride in racing’s biggest event.
Lastly, in basketball, Izzy Borlase and the Atlanta Dream face a tough challenge as their hopes of clinching the WNBA Finals fade after a loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
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