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Half of Aussies hit by flight disruptions, government data shows

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May 5, 2026
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The survey, conducted by the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) alongside the Interim Aviation Consumer Ombuds Scheme (ACOS), found delays most commonly ranged from 15 minutes to three hours, with only 31 per cent satisfied …

EOS renews sponsorship of ADF Drone Racing Team

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May 5, 2026
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The ADF Drone Racing Team is composed of Army personnel and competes in national and international drone racing competitions, while also supporting the development of advanced piloting skills within a Defence context.

NSW Premier hits back against WSI metro contractor over go-slow

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May 5, 2026
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As reported by The Australian Financial Review, the Premier told reporters in Sydney that the government believes contracts are “sacrosanct” amid a dispute with Webuild over a push by the contractor to inject an extra $2.2 billion into the beleaguered …

RAAF converts Jabiru to autonomous aircraft

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May 5, 2026
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The Jericho Disruptive Innovation (JDI) team has prototyped JabX, an uncrewed aerial system based on the Jabiru 400 airframe, as part of Project Camel Train to help move cargo more quickly across Australia’s north.

Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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Super funds with ties to the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), which is reportedly the preferred bidder for the proposal, are being pushed to “carefully investigate” their involvement with QIC, with UFUAV saying they should look into whether mem…

Union urges super funds to probe mooted aviation firefighting sale

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May 4, 2026
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Albanese Faces Backlash Over Election Anniversary Claims and Housing Policy Shift

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May 4, 2026
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers now signals budget reforms.

Immigration into Australia reaches staggering unsustainable levels

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May 4, 2026
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The country is in huge trouble with this current Government at the controls.

Fake Gucci Image of Minister Wells Fuels Expenses Backlash

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May 4, 2026
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Users like finance commentator John Hempton exposed it as AI-generated or altered, with the original October 2025 photo showing her in a plain white blazer.

Jabiru opens new European branch

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May 4, 2026
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Jabiru Europe, run in partnership with JDM Aviation, will be based in Darois, France, and serve as a centralised dealership for Jabiru aircraft, engines, parts, and maintenance in the European market.