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World Cup’s most despised rule delivers Socceroos staggering upset

Helen Carrie
June 14, 2026
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Australia secure win in Group D courtesy of goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.

One Nation Raises Millions in ‘Fire the Liar’ Campaign Against Albanese

Helen Carrie
June 14, 2026
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Polls such as Roy Morgan show One Nation at 29.5% primary vote to Labor’s 26%.

Billboard Trucks Target Victorian Premier with ‘Ditch the Witch’ Slogan

Helen Carrie
June 14, 2026
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Allan called the ads sexist and corrosive, drawing support from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

How Melbourne is set to beat Sydney in the war for data centres

Telco Analyst
June 14, 2026
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Melbourne appears to be getting an edge over its northern rival.

First Virgin 737 MAX 10 expected late next year, airline says

Guest authors
June 13, 2026
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The carrier has 10 firm orders for the MAX 10, a larger variant of its existing 737 MAX 8 fleet, and is expecting the first in late 2027 “based on manufacturer Boeing’s positive progress with US regulatory approvals”.

Home Affairs Acknowledges ISIS Brides Documents but Blocks Release

Helen Carrie
June 12, 2026
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This follows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s repeated denials of any government contact or repatriation aid.

Virgin Australia bids farewell to the last of its A320s

Guest authors
June 12, 2026
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The carrier, which currently operates four A320-200s inherited from former low-cost arm Tigerair, has been gradually phasing out the aircraft type to simplify its fleet, with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) jet operations being taken over by …

OneSKY-CMATS again raised at Projects of Concern Summit

Guest authors
June 12, 2026
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Defence convened a Projects of Concern Summit in Canberra to discuss the CMATS project on 11 June.

Final track laid on Western Sydney Airport metro

Guest authors
June 12, 2026
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The WSI metro, which runs from St Marys to the Bradfield “aerotropolis” via the new airport, stretches for 23 kilometres with six stations along its length. Focus will now turn to fitting out tunnels and viaducts ahead of train testing.

RFDS WA begins renewal of its PC-12 fleet

Guest authors
June 12, 2026
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Based at Perth’s Jandakot Airport, VH-AW2 was funded by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart through her Rinehart Medical Foundation and Hancock Iron Ore, and is the first PC-12 PRO to join RFDS WA as part of a fleet renewal program.