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Bulletins — 2026-08-16
News
This is Hills Radio, your voice for the Adelaide Hills and regional South Australia.
In local news, a former staff member of billionaire Judith Neilson has been denied bail over fraud allegations involving a staggering one point six million dollars in unauthorized spending with her employer’s credit cards.
As the National Rental Affordability Scheme reaches its end, thousands of vulnerable renters, including the elderly, are now facing long waits for social housing, raising significant concerns about housing security in our community.
In a lighter local story, pub owner Mitch Crum has shared how the process of removing poker machines from his establishment left him feeling more like a criminal than a community leader.
Meanwhile, a significant child protection operation has led to the arrest of nine individuals in New South Wales for online child abuse offences, reinforcing the need for vigilance in safeguarding our children.
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Sport
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In a thrilling first Test match in Darwin, Australia is battling hard to turn the tide against Bangladesh, currently struggling with four batters already dismissed in their second innings as the tourists eye an unexpected victory.
Tragically, the cycling community mourns the loss of nineteen-year-old Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, who died after a collision with a vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
Shifting to the AFL, the Gold Coast Suns are reflecting on a challenging season that has seen them slide down the ladder. However, their recent winning performance in Canberra is raising hopes for a brighter future in twenty twenty-seven.
Lastly, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are gearing up for the World Cup with renewed determination, eager to overcome past disappointments and start fresh in this major tournament.
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