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Storms and ILS problems send 2 LA–Sydney flights to Canberra

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January 16, 2024
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United Airlines flight 839, on board the 787-9 N19951, and American Airlines flight 73, on board the 777-300ER N730AN, chose to divert to Canberra rather than hold at Sydney, which was having technical difficulties with the instrument landing system at…

30,000 Staff: Behind The Scenes At Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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January 16, 2024
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A lot goes on behind the scenes at SYD.

Australia’s Airbus and Boeing fleets surpass pre-COVID numbers

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January 16, 2024
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According to figures in the Airservices Network Overview report for December 2023, there are now 389 Airbus and Boeing planes in Australia’s skies as of 31 December 2023, compared to 370 in 2022 and 382 in 2019.

Mayor of Council in Queensland places own company on contractor list

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January 15, 2024
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The CEO of a Cape York council has rigorously defended his council’s procurement policy after the mayor’s personal company was awarded contracts worth $3m within […]

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Australia Day – A celebration of a country

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January 15, 2024
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A poll commissioned by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) and undertaken by marketing research firm Dynata, found that 63 per cent of respondents agreed Australia’s national day should be celebrated

Rail strike looms ahead of Australian Open semi-final

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January 15, 2024
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Regional rail workers fighting over pay are set to bring the network to a halt on the morning of a major Australian Open tennis match.

Cross River Rail Station Nears Completion Beneath Brisbane

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January 15, 2024
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The construction of the Cross River Rail underground station at Albert Street has reached a major milestone as they near completion of the first new […]

Testing begins on Melbourne’s newest railway station

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January 15, 2024
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Testing will begin on Melbourne’s newest train station. Construction on Arden Station, the first of five brand new railway stations as part of the state’s […]

Young man dies at North Adelaide railway pedestrian crossing

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January 15, 2024
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A 19-year-old man who was hit by a train at a North Adelaide pedestrian crossing died at the scene, police have confirmed. Emergency services were […]

V/Line rail workers to shut down regional rail network

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January 15, 2024
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Victoria’s regional rail network is set to be brought to a standstill as workers take industrial action over conditions.