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Government opens consultation on fuel strategy

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August 18, 2026
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The Securing Australia’s Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper and Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Security and Resilience Consultation Paper are looking for feedback on plans to shore up Australia’s domestic fuel supply and promote cleaner fuels li…

WA spaceport plans take off with $1.75m grant for Space Angel

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August 18, 2026
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The Perth-based company will receive $1.75 million, matched by its own funding, to undertake site assessments, support planning and regulatory approvals, and develop a business case for proposed spaceport locations.

Airnorth extends Saturday Kununurra flights to December

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August 18, 2026
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The regional carrier, which brought back the Saturday flights on 28 March to support the peak tourism season, will continue the fourth weekly service from 31 October until 19 December.

Airnorth extends Saturday Kununurra flights to December

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August 18, 2026
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The regional carrier, which brought back the Saturday flights on 28 March to support the peak tourism season, will continue the fourth weekly service from 31 October until 19 December.

Army to field FPV strike drone team for Talisman Sabre 2027

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August 18, 2026
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The initiative is reportedly being led by Army’s 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as a trial alongside other additional capabilities such as reconnaissance drones and unmanned ground vehicles.

Army to field FPV strike drone team for Talisman Sabre 2027

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August 18, 2026
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HARS welcomes second ex-QantasLink Fokker 100

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August 18, 2026
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VH-NPU “Meekatharra” is the second ex-Qantas F100 to be donated to HARS, following the arrival of VH-NHO at its Parkes museum earlier this year. QantasLink is phasing out its ageing F100 fleet, to be replaced with mid-life Embraer E190s.

Gold Coast locks in Pacific Airshow until 2028

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August 17, 2026
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The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government expecting the 2028 outing alone to generate more than $28 mill…

NZ Army announces FPV drone introduction with specialist course

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August 17, 2026
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Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS platforms and the skills required to operate, maintain,…

Malaysia Airlines brings A330neo to Brisbane

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August 17, 2026
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Replacing older A330-300 aircraft, the A330neo expansion comes as Malaysia Airlines increases from five to six flights per week as of 16 August, with daily services beginning on 25 October. The carrier reintroduced its Brisbane route late last year.