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Robert Irwin’s Logies Joke on Karl Stefanovic Divides Crowd

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 19, 2026
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Critics accused him of politicising the TV awards and questioned the label, while supporters praised his boldness.

Korean Air to return to Melbourne after 13 years

Guest authors
August 19, 2026
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The South Korean flag carrier will take over the service formerly operated by Asiana Airlines prior to their merger, with three 787-9 flights to operate per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 18 December through 14 March 2027.

Sydney Swans Suspend Five Players for Season Over Melbourne Incident

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 19, 2026
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The decision came after their board reviewed the matter linked to a reported sexual assault at an East Melbourne hotel on August 17.

Bittersweet victory: Stralis to close despite hydrogen test success

Guest authors
August 19, 2026
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“Bonnie”, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with Stralis’ hydrogen fuel cell technology, taxied at Brisbane Airport on 29 July under its own power after four years in development.

Captrain shifts coal to rail as Rhine falls

gobstopper
August 19, 2026
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Captrain has added rail capacity for coal and coke as low water levels on the Rhine disrupt inland shipping. Additional trains are supporting industrial supply chains between German ports, the Ruhr and France.

5 Financial Trade-Offs US Military Pilots Weigh Before Leaving For Airlines

Guest authors
August 19, 2026
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Military pilots have financial trade-offs when transitioning to the commercial sector, although loss of seniority can be bigger for seasoned pilots.

BLS Cargo backs Swiss aid for Alpine freight

gobstopper
August 19, 2026
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BLS Cargo has backed plans for stronger Swiss support for transalpine rail freight as traffic shifts back towards road. The operator expects another difficult year after recording a significant loss in 2025.

V/Line passenger trains catches fire stops near Geelong

Bardy Bigglesworth
August 19, 2026
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Passengers interviewed reported a strong acrid smell (toxic) with fumes filling the passenger carriage.

Two warehouses, one promise: inside Heilind’s European stock for rail

gobstopper
August 19, 2026
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Heilind Electronics Europe runs 12,000 m² of distribution space across Hanau in Germany and Mysłowice in Poland, with a connector assembly operation attached to the German site. For rail buyers, the question is not how large the buildings are but what …

Two warehouses, one promise: inside Heilind’s European stock for rail

gobstopper
August 19, 2026
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