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Air race Piper lost power before F-35 near miss at Tindal, says ATSB

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March 19, 2026
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In its report into the incident on 28 August 2025, the safety watchdog noted that the PA-28, VH-TKX, had neither a functioning radio nor transponder due to a broken alternator, and was communicating with other pilots in the race via a group chat on the…

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Dismisses Labor Leadership Challenge Rumors

Helen Carrie
March 19, 2026
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Internal polling shows Labor’s primary vote at around 28-29 percent.

Sub-orbital spaceplane takes part in NZ Navy sensor trial

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March 19, 2026
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The experiment, known as the Dawn Aerospace Radar Tracking Experiment (DARTE), saw Dawn Aerospace operate its suborbital spaceplane Aurora from the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre, south of Christchurch. At sea, the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMN…

Researchers find major cause of aircraft carbon fibre degradation

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March 19, 2026
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The scientists from Monash University and RMIT examined different carbon fibre laminate designs under various hot and humid conditions, and found that moisture, rather than “specific temperature or humidity”, is the “dominant factor controlling how the…

No ADF personnel injured in Iranian strike near UAE air base

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March 19, 2026
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An accommodation block and medical facility were damaged by fire during the attack on 18 March, the PM said during a press conference in Tasmania.

RBA Raises Rates to 4.10% Amid Inflation and Iran War Pressures

Helen Carrie
March 19, 2026
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The decision unfolded against the Iran war that erupted on February 28.

One Nation Surges Past Liberals in Final South Australia Poll Before Election

Helen Carrie
March 18, 2026
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The party, led by Cory Bernardi on the upper house ticket, draws strength from regional areas and issues.

Australia Faces Fuel Crisis as Prices Top $2.20 Per Litre

Helen Carrie
March 18, 2026
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Australia, importing 90% of its fuel with only 36 days of reserves.

Regional airlines push for government investment fund

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March 18, 2026
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In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares, the RAAA suggested that a new Regional Aviation Investment Fund (RAIF) could be funded in part through the international departure tax, and would help offset costs that …

RNZAF Hercules flies under Australian call sign in aerial milestone

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March 18, 2026
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The RNZAF crew, embedded in No. 37 Squadron, completed six flights, two domestic and four international, in support of the Australian Defence Force under their call signs to a variety of locations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.