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SBS 1636 Episodes Aug 26, 2026

A quick bulletin of the day’s top news headlines from SBS News. Get the latest Australia and world news, with updates each morning, lunchtime and evening.

Episodes

Dolly Parton dies aged 80 | Morning News Bulletin 26 August 2026
Dolly Parton dies aged 80 | Morning News Bulletin 26 August 2026 Aug 26, 2026 00:05:55 In this bulletin, US country music icon Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80, the US turns back 71 commercial vessels as Hormuz blockade continues; and in Cycling, Tadej Pogacar powers to a dominant Vuelta stage win and extends his overall lead.
NSW gambling reforms criticised | Evening News Bulletin 25 August 2026
NSW gambling reforms criticised | Evening News Bulletin 25 August 2026 Aug 25, 2026 00:06:03 Calls for deeper gambling reform in NSW; ACT Police criticised over the wrongful arrest and search of Aboriginal teenager; Jai Arrow set to reach 100 games for South Sydney.
New gambling reforms in NSW | Midday News Bulletin 25 August 2026
New gambling reforms in NSW | Midday News Bulletin 25 August 2026 Aug 25, 2026 00:05:24 New South Wales unveils major gambling reforms; ocean temperatures hit a new global record; Aleksander Ceferin rules out a bid for the FIFA presidency.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day' | Morning News Bulletin 25 August 2026
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day' | Morning News Bulletin 25 August 2026 Aug 25, 2026 00:06:35 US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran on 'economic D Day'; The Netherlands withdraws from next year's Eurovision Song Contest; and in football, an African legend of the game throws his support behind FIFA's embattled president
Arrests made as police raid CFMEU | Evening News Bulletin 24 August 2026
Arrests made as police raid CFMEU | Evening News Bulletin 24 August 2026 Aug 24, 2026 00:04:58 Five arrested in police raids targeting alleged corruption in the CFMEU; KPMG Australia cuts almost 400 jobs; Lando Norris claims back-to-back wins in a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix.
Fears bird flu spreading in seals | Midday News Bulletin 24 August 2026
Fears bird flu spreading in seals | Midday News Bulletin 24 August 2026 Aug 24, 2026 00:05:20 A second seal dies of suspected bird flu, as the virus spreads into mammals; world first treatment for an Australian baby with for a rare form of epilepsy; Australian men's cricket team turns focus to upcoming South Africa tour.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a wartime presidential election would 'destroy the country' | Morning News Bulletin 24 August 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a wartime presidential election would 'destroy the country' | Morning News Bulletin 24 August 2026 Aug 24, 2026 00:05:57 Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a wartime presidential election would 'destroy the country'; One Nation criticised over its shifting position on immigration policy; and in AFL, The Swans men and women's teams win matches amid club turmoil.
Labor welcomes One Nation comments on migration | Evening News Bulletin 23 August 2026
Labor welcomes One Nation comments on migration | Evening News Bulletin 23 August 2026 Aug 23, 2026 00:05:43 Labor welcomes comments from One Nation about immigration; wildfires hit Serbia and Spain; Sydney’s AFLW side takes on Essendon at the SCG.
Australia's first case of bird flu in a mammal confirmed | Midday News Bulletin 23 August 2026
Australia's first case of bird flu in a mammal confirmed | Midday News Bulletin 23 August 2026 Aug 23, 2026 00:05:32 Bird flu detected in a mammal in Australia for the first time; Iran says it's still exporting oil despite US blockade; And in sport, Lucas Herrington impresses on debut for Hull City in Premier League.
Canada to match US tariffs as trade talks collapse | Morning News Bulletin 23 August 2026
Canada to match US tariffs as trade talks collapse | Morning News Bulletin 23 August 2026 Aug 23, 2026 00:06:07 Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on United States; Names of 200 World War I servicemen added to suburban war memorial; And in cricket, Aussies collapse again as Bangladesh fights back in Mackay.
ACT joins gun-buyback scheme | Evening News Bulletin 22 August 2026
ACT joins gun-buyback scheme | Evening News Bulletin 22 August 2026 Aug 22, 2026 00:05:10 The ACT the latest jurisdiction to sign up to gun buyback scheme; Iran says its response to any new US threats would be 'devastating'; three Argentina players and one Spain player receive bans for their role in a brawl at World Cup final match.
Victorian Government makes dental care election promise | Midday News Bulletin 22 August 2026
Victorian Government makes dental care election promise | Midday News Bulletin 22 August 2026 Aug 22, 2026 00:05:38 Suspect in custody after sword attack at Swedish school as police investigate motive; Victorian government promising free dental care if its re-elected; And in sport, Australia's men's and women's hockey teams tracking well at world championships.

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