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Back In The News: The Terrifying Tale Of British Airways Flight 149

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July 5, 2024
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One passenger was killed, while others experienced post-traumatic stress disorder following the incident.

Coles shoppers rage over ‘nightmare’ basket change

Helen Carrie
July 5, 2024
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The new Coles baskets have copped criticism for being difficult to use.

The regional Victorian towns drawing priced-out Melburnians

Helen Carrie
July 5, 2024
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Regional Victorian rents have notched a fresh record after modest price growth over the past year, which experts warn will put more pressure on already stretched affordability outside Melbourne.

Unsecured engine door may have caused Perth Chipmunk crash

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July 5, 2024
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In its preliminary report, the transport safety watchdog said that the Chipmunk VH-POR, a former military training aircraft that collided with the ground shortly after takeoff on 26 April, killing its pilot, appeared to have two unfastened latches on i…

Defence welcomes Singapore air force detachment

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July 5, 2024
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The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force until 18 October this year.

Air traffic controllers approve new enterprise agreement

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July 4, 2024
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Civil Air union members voted in favour of the EA, which was agreed on in principle last month and will include an 11.2 per cent pay rise over three years, with all notified protected industrial actions now cancelled following the ballot.

James Goodwin out as Airports Association CEO

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July 4, 2024
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Goodwin, who finished on Monday, has been replaced as interim CEO by Airbiz chairman Greg Fordham as the association searches for his replacement, with the AAA saying Goodwin left by mutual agreement with its board.

‘We will not abandon’ push for MH17 justice, says Attorney-General

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July 4, 2024
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In a speech to Parliament, the Attorney-General spoke of the “shock” when Australians learned on the morning of 18 July 2014 that the aircraft had been shot down over eastern Ukraine, and said memorial services were planned both in Amsterdam and Canber…

Victorian government moves to buy land for airport link station

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July 4, 2024
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The station will serve Keilor East and the Airport West precinct, and is one of the two new stations planned for the line, the other being at Melbourne Airport itself. It has a potential catchment of more than 150,000 Moonee Valley residents.

RAAF welcomes Air Marshal Stephen Chappell as new chief

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July 4, 2024
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Air Marshal Chappell has become the 28th Chief of Air Force, and will be charged with ensuring that the Royal Australian Air Force becomes an increasingly integrated and focused force.