A lithium battery fire in the cabin caused a Virgin Australia flight to declare an emergency. The aircraft landed safely, but the incident led to significant operational disruptions for the airline. What caused the battery to ignite?
The arrangement has drawn criticism from senators David Shoebridge and David Pocock, as well as expert Geoffrey Watson, who argue it undermines the NACC’s independence.
The South Australian government has announced that a large parcel of land will be rezoned to support the state’s defence manufacturing capabilities.