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Final Cathay Pacific plane now back in Hong Kong from Alice Springs

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June 12, 2024
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The A330-300, registered B-HLV, was on 28 July 2020 the first of more than 85 Cathay Pacific aircraft to be mothballed in Alice Springs. B-HLV finally left Australia last week, and is now undergoing hangar maintenance checks in Hong Kong before returni…

Sharp launches Upset Prevention and Recovery Training program

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June 12, 2024
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Starting next year, training company UPRT Australia, with the support of QBE Insurance, will provide the training to Sharp Airlines pilots in a bid to reduce risk of loss of control inflight, said to be the leading cause of aviation fatalities around t…

Senate report into PwC scandal released, ASX lower in afternoon trade

Helen Carrie
June 12, 2024
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A Senate committee is calling on PwC to disclose the “names and positions” of those involved in the embattled consultancy firm’s controversial tax leaks scandal. […]

Sunbury Line Upgrade

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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The $1.8 billion Sunbury Line Upgrade has been delivered with new tracks now connecting the line to the Metro Tunnel’s western entrance in Kensington.

Australian-first standardisation trial for rail and road projects could ‘save millions of dollars’

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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An Australian-first trial to adopt a nationally standardised approval system for rail and road projects is under way, which could save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars each year.

Sydney’s major light rail networks shut down due to union strike

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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Sydney’s transport system has faced major disruptions and delays on Wednesday as the workers union has brought three city commuter links to a standstill.

INLAND RAIL SEES STRONG PROGRESS AT FIRST VICTORIAN SITES

gobstopper
June 12, 2024
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THE FIRST four Victorian sites on the Inland Rail project are nearing completion, according to a project update.

Time nearly up to save F/A-18 Hornet from scrap heap

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June 12, 2024
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Nearly 2,400 people have signed a petition to preserve and display one of the remaining 41 F/A-18 ‘Classic’ Hornet fighter jet aircraft destined for destruction.

South West line reopens for grain season

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June 12, 2024
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Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish said he was pleased to see the line reopen for the remainder of the grain season.

Housing Australia Fund spends $30m in consultants

Helen Carrie
June 11, 2024
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After two years, the Federal Labor Government is yet to build even one home through its troubled Housing Australia Future Fund.