Australian News Headlines: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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Luke Bateman says he was offered illegal drugs by employees of betting companies. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS

Listen to the latest news from Australia in Nepali, including allegations that major betting companies offered illegal drugs to former NRL player Luke Bateman when he was struggling with gambling addiction.

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Published 4 August 2026 12:25pm

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Listen to the latest news from Australia in Nepali, including allegations that major betting companies offered illegal drugs to former NRL player Luke Bateman when he was struggling with gambling addiction.

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