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Public Works Committee recommends major Airservices projects

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November 24, 2025
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NexGen firefighting upgrades in Queensland and Victoria, including Cairns, Rockhampton and Mackay, as well as remediation of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” in Rockhampton, have both been recommended in the committee’s l…

Melbourne voted the No.1 must see destination for “Big Thrills” in 2026

Helen Carrie
November 24, 2025
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Could be in part due to a huge sporting event lineup next year (NFL) and Melbourne’s arts and culture.

NSW regional cities renew call for capped airfares

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November 24, 2025
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Regional Cities NSW (RCNSW) members spoke with ministers in the Minns Government, including Transport Minister John Graham, seeking – among other measures – a cap on regional airfares similar to schemes in states such as Western Australia.

First hybrid fire truck arrives at Western Sydney Airport

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November 24, 2025
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The Striker Volterra 6×6 vehicles, ordered in 2023 by Airservices Australia, will operate out of a purpose-built Aviation Rescue Firefighting station – currently under construction – which Airservices says will allow firefighters to respond to any emer…

RNZAF unveils grey livery for new strategic transport aircraft

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November 24, 2025
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Under the new arrangement, the New Zealand Defence Force has reportedly agreed to purchase two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft from US-based Air Lease Corporation.

Australia Crushes England in Three-Day Perth Ashes Opener

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 22, 2025
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Controversy over Jamie Smith’s tight dismissal added tension.

Usman Khawaja deserves all the trolling and criticism over the Ashes 1st Test

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 22, 2025
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He had one job to do that is to open the batting and be on the field.

Qantas beats Virgin in on-time performance for 5 straight months

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November 21, 2025
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Qantas noted that its on-time departure rate was 4.4 per cent higher than Virgin’s in a month with the end of school holidays and the NRL grand final, and said it was 1.4 per cent better than in October last year, meaning around 28,000 more customers d…

Fifth-gen F-35 and Su-57 fighters face off at Dubai Airshow

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November 21, 2025
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The 19th Dubai Airshow, held at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai from 17 to 21 November, is a crucial defence and aerospace industry event targeting markets across North Africa, the Middle East and south Asia.

Australian airlines ban in-flight use of power banks

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November 21, 2025
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Virgin Australia will ban use and charging of power banks on board from 1 December, with Qantas and Jetstar to follow as of 15 December. The airlines had initiated a review of their power bank policies following a fire on board a Virgin flight in July.