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RBA signals another rate rise could be on the way | Evening News Bulletin 18 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 6:20


In this bulletin, the Reserve Bank signals another interest rate rise could be on the way; a swimmer missing after a shark attack at a popular Perth beach; and in sport, the countdown is on to the Sharks' do-or-die semi-final against the Roosters.

Greens question Labor's overstayer deportation plans | Midday News Bulletin 18 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 6:03


In this bulletin, the Greens draw new comparisons between Labor's migration plan and the US crackdown; Ireland to boycott next year's Eurovision contest and in sport, the athlete at the centre of a Hyrox competition controversy issues an apology.

Anthony Albanese heads to UN General Assembly | Morning News Bulletin 18 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 6:27


Controversy as Australia's Prime Minister heads to the US for the United Nations general assembly; Fiji declares a national HIV emergency; And in sport, Australian netballer Sarah Klau suspended after being pleading guilty to assault.

Australia to crack down on migration | Evening News Bulletin 17 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 6:29


In this bulletin, a migration crackdown, with tougher rules for international students and visa overstayers, new powers to tackle organised crime in New South Wales. And in sport, Giants captain Toby Greene quits GWS for Geelong.

Grimmer case won't be reopened | Midday News Bulletin 17 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 5:49


In this bulletin, prosecutors decline to reopen the decades-old case of missing child Cheryl Grimmer, intense scrutiny on Labor's migration policy ahead of its release. And in sport, a crocodile habitat in Queensland confirmed as the 2032 Olympics rowing site.

Government to announce its long-awaited policy on migration to Australia | Morning News Bulletin 17 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 6:11


The government to announce its long awaited policy on migration to Australia; the result of Sweden's national elections decided by the narrowest of margins; the Swans prepare for their do-or-die clash with Fremantle.

Anthropic reaches data centre agreement | Evening News Bulletin 16 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 6:11


AI giant Anthropic makes its first Australian data centre move in regional Queensland; Sweeping new knife laws for Victoria; And two NRLW greats call time on their careers.

Tony Burke to outline Labor's immigration policy | Midday News Bulletin 16 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 5:40


Immigration minister to outline the federal government's immigration policy at the National Press Club; A report reveals gap in safe drinking water standards in remote First Nations communities; And a date set for a formal farewell for Lionel Messi, following his international retirement.

AI concerns bring old foes together | Morning News Bulletin 16 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 6:24


Political adversaries Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for more restrictions on AI development; New research estimates Australia's Indigenous population before colonisation was much larger than previously thought; And in cricket, Australia achieves victory over Zimbabwe in the first clash of their three-match series.

Hanson apologises if she 'offended' First Nations people | Evening News Bulletin 15 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 6:09


Pauline Hanson apologises over comments about First Nations people; Snowtown killer James Vlassakis wins his bid for freedom; And Mitch Marsh to play his 100th One Day International for Australia.

Government confirms no fuel excise relief | Midday News Bulletin 15 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 5:26


Government confirms no fuel excise relief; South Australian Premier is confident someone will buy the Whyalla steelworks; And Sydney Swans hope midfielder Justin McInerney will be fit for the finals.

Drone attack damages major Saudi oil pipeline | Morning News Bulletin 15 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 5:47


An attack on a major Saudi oil pipeline to put more pressure on global supply; An investigation into the death of a Queensland child in care; And in NRL, Wests Tigers prepare for their first NRLW finals appearance.

Hundreds of jobs to go at Whyalla steelworks | Evening News Bulletin 14 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 5:45


Hundreds of jobs to go at Whyalla steelworks; More than one-and-a-half million Australians face cuts to private health insurance rebates; And Alexander Zverev claims the men's US Open title.

One Nation plans to cut thousands of migrants from intake | Midday News Bulletin 14 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 5:05


One Nation reveals its plan to cut 750 thousand migrants from the annual intake; Canada builds closer trade ties with the European Union; And Alexander Zverev claims the men's US Open title.

Police car crash leaves two women in a critical condition | Morning News Bulletin 14 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 5:54


Two women in a critical condition after being hit by a police car; A Russian drone strike hits a train near the Ukrainian border carrying officials back from Kyiv; And in cycling news, Enric Mas wins the Vuelta a Espana.

Dire warnings around AI's near-future capabilities | Evening News Bulletin 13 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 6:11


Dire warnings around AI's near-future capabilities; The prime minister stunned over comments made about his mother; And in sport, the Olympic flame arrives in north AfrIca ahead of the Youth Olympics.

Australians join walk calling for end to violence against women and children | Midday News Bulletin 13 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 5:59


Australians join a walk calling for an end to violence against women and children; Russia responds to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer to meet with Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Miami; and in tennis, Elena Rybakina wins her first US Open title.

Calls for an artificial intelligence slowdown | Morning News Bulletin 13 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 6:05


Calls for an artificial intelligence slowdown; the 11-nation BRICS group of countries calls for calm in the Middle East; and in sport, Spanish rider Mikel Landa wins his first Grand Tour stage in nine years at the Vuelta a España.

Saudi oil pipeline closed by drone strikes | Evening News Bulletin 12 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 5:26


Saudi Arabia closes a major oil pipeline over drone strikes fired from Iraqi territory; teenager charged with murder in apparent mistaken identity shooting; Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton through to the US open final.

Concerns for global shipping escalate as Houthis advance in Yemen | Midday News Bulletin 12 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 5:53


Concerns for global shipping escalate as Houthis advance in Yemen; Optus apologises for another service outage and the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship underway in Budapest.

9/11 memorials held across the US | Morning News Bulletin 12 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 5:08


9/11 memorials held across the US; concerns for household costs as the price of oil spikes; a surprise win for Irishman Eddie Dunbar in stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana.

ASIO Chief issues stark warning on 9/11 anniversary | Evening News Bulletin 11 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 5:50


ASIO looks back on September 11, 25 years on; The killer of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst to spend decades in jail, and in sport; A record crowd turns out in Melbourne to see the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams

Australia marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks | Midday News Bulletin 11 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 6:24


In this bulletin, Australia marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks; the BRICS summit of nations including Russia, Iran and China meets in New Delhi; and in cycling, Swiss rider Stefan Kung wins stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana

Albanese defends rejection of Israeli settlement goods ban | Morning News Bulletin 11 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 6:16


Anthony Albanese defends decision against Israeli settlement goods ban; A search for dozens missing after a ferry fire off the Philipinnes; Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals.

Philippines ferry fire: Five confirmed dead | Evening News Bulletin 10 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 6:09


Search continues for dozens of people still missing in a Philippines ferry fire; The Coalition condemns the government's proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation; and in sport, Final preparations underway for tomorrow's NFL game at the MCG

Five dead, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire | Midday News Bulletin 10 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 7:05


Five dead, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire; Nepali diaspora looking out for each other on RU OK day? And in sport, Elena Rybakina becomes first player from Kazakhstan to secure a world number one tennis ranking

Trump predicts Iran war to end after midterm elections | Morning News Bulletin 10 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 6:40


Donald Trump predicts Iran war will end after US midterm elections; Reports North Korea is building a new range of nuclear facilities; And in tennis, Elena Rybakina beats Zheng Xinwen in the US Open quarter-finals.

Iran and US trade fresh strikes across Middle East | Evening News Bulletin 9 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 6:11


Iran and the US exchange more tit for tat strikes in the Middle East; Three arrested after raids on the CFMEU's offices in Brisbane; The PNG Chiefs announce a major sponsor ahead of their first NRL game in 2028.

Social media reforms stoke concerns over censorship | Midday Bulletin 9 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 6:01


Social media reforms stoke concerns over censorship; Reports of sexual violence at an all-time high; The Champions League kicks off with some impressive victories.

Another Australian found alive in Nepal | Morning News Bulletin 9 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 5:23


Another Australian found safe in Nepal; Australia declines to follow the UK's lead on West Bank trade sanctions; And in sport, the AFL discusses changes as a 19th team prepares to enter in 2028.

Pressure mounts over Zomi Frankcom's death | Evening News Bulletin 8 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 6:05


Pressure mounts on the government to hold Israel responsible for the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom; Lidia Thorpe calls on the government to back two bills supporting First Nations prison inmates; Cricket Australia says it has to privatise Big Bash League teams to secure the long-term future of the sport.

Protests over Israeli probe into Zomi Frankcom | Midday News Bulletin 8 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 5:55


Protestors call for Australia to eject the ambassador to Israel; A new report identifies the intergenerational impact on descendants of the Stolen Generations; Former US Open champion Naomi Osaka ousted by Elena Rybakina.

Serbia buries Mladic with full honours despite EU warning | Morning News Bulletin 8 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 6:31


Serbia defies EU warnings, honours the so-called Butcher of Bosnia with state funeral; The federal government to introduce beefed-up social media laws to parliament today; And in tennis, American Jessica Pegula through to the US Open quarter-finals.

One Nation's new superannuation policy under fire | Evening News Bulletin 7 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 5:29


*** One Nations denies its new superannuation policy will lead to a rise in inflation... *** Lidia Thorpe clashes with the federal Health Minister ... And in tennis... *** Jessica Pegula and Carlos Alcaraz through to the U-S Open quarter-finals

Veterans protest plans to cap healthcare | Midday News Bulletin 7 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 6:13


*** Concerns raised over free speech as the government drafts a digital duty of care bill... *** Veterans protest the goverment's plans to cap healthcare... And in cycling, *** Wout van Aert wins stage 15 of the Vuelta A Espana...

Both US and Iran attacking vessels near Hormuz strait | Morning News Bulletin 7 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 6:04


Both the US and Iran strike Hormuz strait vessels; Social media laws to dominate as federal parliament resumes today; And in Formula One, Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix.

Labor to introduce digital duty of care for social media | Evening News Bulletin 6 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 5:18


In this bulletin; Labor to introduce a new mandatory digital duty of care around social media algorithms; US and Iran trade strikes in a new round of fighting; and in sport, Australia's wildcard Dane Sweeny knocked out of the US Open

No breakthrough from Russia-US talks on Ukraine | Midday News Bulletin 6 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 6:01


No signs of a breakthrough after Russia-US talks on Ukraine; The Coalition pushes new laws targeting flag burning and damage to war memorials; The Wallabies seal a historic series result in Argentina.

US envoys meet Putin in Ukraine peace push | Morning News Bulletin 6 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 6:07


US envoys meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a fresh push to end the war in Ukraine; Veterans urged to speak out ahead of an inquiry into military sexual violence; A winner in the outback's Melbourne Cup.

Boxing legend Tony Mundine farewelled in Redfern | Evening News Bulletin 5 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 6:47


Indigenous boxing icon Tony Mundine farewelled in Redfern; at least ten killed in explosion at a Bolivian military base; Jai Arrow marks a milestone in an emotional appearance for the Rabbitohs.

US mistrial renews debate over postpartum health care | Midday News Bulletin 5 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 5:43


Lindsay Clancy mistrial renews debate over postpartum mental health care; More Australian specialists arrive in Nepal to help with the flood response; And in sport, a winning start for the Opals at the basketball World Cup.

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case | Morning News Bulletin 5 September 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 5:53


A mistrial declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder case; Two workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal; And in Tennis, Aryna Sabalenka powers into the fourth round of the US Open.

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