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Government will raise minimum jet fuel stock to 50 days

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May 6, 2026
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Under the $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package, unveiled for next week’s Budget, $3.2 billion will be used to establish a Government-owned Australian Fuel Security Reserve of around a billion litres to bolster long-term supply an…

Corvo X drones enter service with Australian Army

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May 6, 2026
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SYPAQ is reportedly delivering a fleet of Corvo X Mission Systems alongside a multi-year sustainment program providing ongoing spares, maintenance, training and support capabilities to ensure long-term operational readiness.

RBA Raises Rates to 4.35% Amid Inflation Fight, Drawing Victoria Backlash

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May 6, 2026
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Governor Michele Bullock called the move necessary to curb rising price expectations.

13 ISIS-Linked Australians Fly Home from Syria Without Government Aid

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May 6, 2026
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The government provided no assistance, with Burke calling the women’s ISIS choice horrific and vowing full legal force for any crimes.

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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