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Gold Coast locks in Pacific Airshow until 2028

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August 17, 2026
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The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government expecting the 2028 outing alone to generate more than $28 mill…

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APOD: 2026 August 17 – A Golden Corona Eclipse

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August 17, 2026
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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 17 – A… 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. A Golden […]

Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah

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August 17, 2026
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NASA aircraft are sampling smoke lofted high into the atmosphere by one of the most formidable cloud types in the sky—towering, smoke-infused pyrocumulonimbus.

NZ Army announces FPV drone introduction with specialist course

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August 17, 2026
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Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS platforms and the skills required to operate, maintain,…

First tram leaves station as Stage 3 of Gold Coast light rail extension opens

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August 17, 2026
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Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the opening delivered on a promise for a major transport project on the Gold Coast.

Pauline Hanson Calls for Easier Access to Superannuation Savings

Helen Carrie
August 17, 2026
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers hit back, accusing One Nation of threatening the retirement scheme that Labor built.

Malaysia Airlines brings A330neo to Brisbane

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August 17, 2026
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Replacing older A330-300 aircraft, the A330neo expansion comes as Malaysia Airlines increases from five to six flights per week as of 16 August, with daily services beginning on 25 October. The carrier reintroduced its Brisbane route late last year.

DB Cargo readies 400 wagons for low-water disruptions

gobstopper
August 17, 2026
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The extra capacity is aimed at shippers affected by reduced inland waterway capacity, not at a confirmed traffic shift.

NSW creates framework to harness Data Centre investment

Telco Analyst
August 17, 2026
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Over the past 18 months NSW has been a Data Centre investment follower lagging behind major developments in Victoria and now South Australia.

First Little Penguin Dies of Bird Flu on Phillip Island, Prompting Urgent Vaccinations

Helen Carrie
August 17, 2026
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The effort, described as the largest wildlife vaccination of its kind, involves two doses per bird and microchipping for tracking, with doses arriving for a Monday start.