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Nokia completes US$374m sale of subsea unit ASN to French govt

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January 6, 2025
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Nokia announced on Friday it has completed the selloff of its subsea cable unit, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), to the French government in order to focus on its core network infrastructure business.

Highest attended Test Series in Australia

Brian Evans
January 6, 2025
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The Ashes series (vs. England) consistently draws the largest total crowds, particularly when held over five Tests.

First Navy aviator earns pilot’s wings at RAAF East Sale

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January 6, 2025
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Acting Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn was awarded her wings in a joint graduation of Navy and Air Force pilots from Course 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course. The Wings badge is given to aircrew who achieve required proficiency in flying military aircraft.

A new era of public transport in Western Sydney

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January 6, 2025
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Greater Parramatta is better connected than ever before with the new L4 Westmead & Carlingford Line opening through the Parramatta …

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Melbourne Truck drivers take concerns to DP World

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 6, 2025
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Through the Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA), transport operators in Melbourne have voiced concerns about congestion and truck turn-around times at DP World’s West Swanson Terminal.

Scoot’s Busiest Boeing 787 Dreamliner Routes This Year: What To Expect Onboard

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January 6, 2025
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Scoot offers multiple economy fares and Scoot Plus.

Cathay Pacific Carries 100,000+ Daily Passengers 8 Times In Holidays

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January 6, 2025
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The Cathay Pacific Group has fully recovered to 100% of pre-pandemic flights and started 2025 on a confident note.

‘Unreliable’ Melbourne public transport in need of changes

Bardy Bigglesworth
January 6, 2025
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Melbourne is significantly trailing Sydney, whose metropolitan population it has just surpassed; the question is why?

Satellite Networks

Space42 launches Thuraya 4 satellite into orbit

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January 6, 2025
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UAE-based Space42 says it successfully launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) geostationary satellite, which it says will be key for launching new services across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Qantas tops Australia’s 2024 on-time performance but lags globally

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January 6, 2025
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The Flying Kangaroo saw 73.93 per cent of its flights arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled time in 2024, compared to 73.4 per cent for Jetstar and 72.7 per cent for Virgin Australia, while 98.36 per cent of its flights were completed, according …