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Bulletins — 2026-08-19
News
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In a troubling development, a former staff member of billionaire Judith Neilson has been denied bail. She is accused of fraudulently racking up one million six hundred thousand dollars on her employer's credit cards.
Meanwhile, thousands of South Australian renters are facing uncertainty as the National Rental Affordability Scheme is set to end. Elderly and vulnerable residents may now face long waits for social housing, with some situations nearing a decade.
In other local news, pub owner Mitch Crum has spoken out about his experience removing poker machines from his venue. While he believed it was a positive change, the complicated process left him feeling criminalized.
Across the country, a child protection operation in New South Wales has led to nine individuals charged with online child abuse offences.
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Sport
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In sports news, opening batter Jake Weatherald has been dropped from Australia's Test squad following a stunning loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. Meanwhile, South Australian rugby player Tallis Duncan is being heralded as a potential key player for Australia’s Rugby League World Cup, as the team faces a shortage of backrowers.
In off-field news, Australian cricketer David Warner has received the outcome of his drink driving charge stemming from an incident over the Easter long weekend, when he was pulled over after a family barbecue. Additionally, four players from the Sydney Swans are linked to an ongoing investigation in Melbourne, with further details yet to be confirmed.
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