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Former US ambassador Sinodinos appointed chair of Hypersonix

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April 4, 2024
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Arthur Sinodinos, former chief of staff to former prime minister John Howard, also served as minister for industry, innovation and science from 2011–19 and as Australia’s US ambassador from 2020–23. He took over from co-founder David Waterhouse last mo…

Rail bridge construction begins over Fyans Street

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April 4, 2024
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A massive rail bridge is under construction in South Geelong to accommodate the removal of the Fyans Street level crossing. […]

Contract awarded for Stuart Highway upgrade design

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April 4, 2024
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GHD has been awarded the $350,000 contract to design flood protection upgrades for an 8km stretch of the Stuart Highway […]

Singapore Airlines upgrades to A350-900s in Cairns

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April 3, 2024
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The SQ203/204 service, previously operated by 737 MAX 8s, will now be flown by 303-seat A350-900 aircraft, with the first A350 flight touching down in Cairns over the Easter long weekend on 31 March. Each Singapore A350-900 on the route has 40 business…

Hydro Tasmania CEO resigns

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April 3, 2024
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Hydro Tasmania Chair, Richard Bolt, has announced that CEO Ian Brooksbank will step down from his role effective 3 October […]

Southwest Metro completes its largest rail possession

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April 3, 2024
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Southwest Metro construction teams have completed their longest rail possession yet, with the completion of a significant package of works […]

SA Gov funding jetty refurbishments

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April 3, 2024
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The South Australian Government is set to provide councils in regional areas with funding to revitalise ageing jetties as part […]

Ex-Virgin Australia director is new Governor-General

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April 3, 2024
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Samantha Mostyn was recommended for the role by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the decision was approved by King Charles.

NSW firefighters look to drones for future of bushfire surveillance

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April 3, 2024
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The mission, which completed in March, used Perimeter 8+ long-range multi-rotor drones from Ninox Robotics to transmit real-time footage both day and night, with the RFS using the data to plan outbreak detection, deployment of firefighters, and intelli…

Airport firefighters to strike on 15 April amid ‘leaked document’ row

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April 2, 2024
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The announcement of the industrial action was overshadowed by a row over ‘leaked documents’ obtained by the firefighters union, which apparently showed travellers were at high risk. Airservices Australia, which oversees airport firefighting, responded …