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Strait of Hormuz: could rail become an energy security asset?

Marco Raimondi
September 14, 2026
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Twenty million barrels of oil a day moved through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, close to a quarter of the world’s seaborne crude trade,…

Sizewell C nuclear plant construction site receives first freight trains

Marco Raimondi
September 14, 2026
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The first freight trains reached the construction site for Sizewell C, the future nuclear plant being built in Leiston, on the English southeastern coast. “Between…

Victoria’s Crumbling Roads Are the Price of Choosing Trucks Over Rail

Brian Evans
September 14, 2026
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A single B-double truck causes, per kilometre travelled, roughly 20,000 times the road wear of an ordinary family car.

Transport expert calls for Bendigo, Geelong to join light rail resurgence

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 14, 2026
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Professor Newman says it is time Bendigo returned to the idea of trams as public transport.

Australia marks quarter century of ‘life without Ansett’

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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Formerly one of Australia’s two major domestic carriers, Ansett’s fleet was grounded on 14 September 2001 after being placed into administration two days earlier; while limited flights resumed in October of that year, the airline would shut its doors f…

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APOD: 2026 September 14 – Where Your Elements Came From

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 14 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Where Your Elements […]

An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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Reds, yellows, and oranges are already sweeping across tundra landscapes in Nunavut.

Airservices responds to ACCC questions about price increases

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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In an addendum to its issues paper on the proposal, which would see fees to airlines increase by around 15 per cent per year over the next five years, the consumer and competition watchdog extended the consultation period deadline from 25 September to …

Duo restrained after alleged ‘altercation’ on Virgin Doha flight

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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According to media reports, the two passengers on board VA7 from Melbourne to Doha on Friday were allegedly “headbutting and spitting on flight attendants” and claiming they had a gun, and “six or seven men each” were needed to subdue and restrain them…

A Station That’s Open, But Not Actually Finished: My Melton Experience

Brian Evans
September 14, 2026
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Until there’s a working toilet and somewhere to buy a coffee, this station isn’t done.