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The Coalition’s climate car crash policy for higher pollution and higher petrol costs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2025   The Coalition’s climate car crash policy for higher pollution and higher petrol costs Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is set to send another wrecking ball through Australia’s hard won, sensible climate policies, with reports indicating he plans to destroy the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards.  Climate Council CEO Amanda … Continued

SAFETY CHECKS AT RAAF PEARCE

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Residents near RAAF Base Pearce, north of Perth, may see an aircraft flying unusually low as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carries out important flight path safety checks.   The checks are being conducted by CASA to validate amended instrument approach procedures at RAAF Pearce to ensure they operate safely.   The checks of … Continued

IAQG Unveils OASIS Insights(TM)

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A Revolutionary Tool for Aerospace Quality Enhancement   Brussels, Belgium – March 31, 2025 – The International Aerospace Quality Group® (IAQG) is proud to announce the launch of OASIS Insights™, a groundbreaking benchmarking and quality improvement tool designed to leverage the 9100 series audit data to enhance transparency, performance, and continuous improvement in the aerospace industry. … Continued

Australia’s Travel Agents and Businesses supporting Aussie Travellers caught in earthquake chaos

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29 March 2025: With Bangkok in a State of Emergency and the wider devastation of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar becoming more apparent, Australia’s travel agents and businesses are provided much needed support for impacted Australians. In the 12 months to January 2025, 605,700 Australians visited Thailand with 89,480 Australians heading off to Thailand in January … Continued

All electric drone system set for take-off

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UNSW engineers and scientists are building an all-electric powertrain system for a drone capable of delivering cargo to remote rural Australia.  The work bridges a critical gap in the burgeoning commercial drone sector—testing not only whether off-the-shelf parts perform as expected, but also that they work in tandem.  Dr. Matthew Priestley is leading the development … Continued

TWU WELCOMES FEDERAL BUDGET COMMITMENT TO ACQUIRE REX IF SALE FAILS

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The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has strongly endorsed the Federal Government’s explicit commitment in yesterday’s budget papers to potentially acquire Rex Airlines should private sale efforts fail. The budget papers state: “In the event there is no sale, the government will undertake work on contingency options in consultation with relevant states, including preparations necessary for … Continued

Bombardier Defense Announces Order of Two Challenger 650 Aircraft Destined for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions in Australia

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Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia, placed an order for 2 Challenger 650 aircraft. Purchase was confirmed during a signing ceremony at the opening of the Avalon Australian International Airshow in Australia. Through this agreement, Bombardier Defense continues to expand its presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. … Continued

Floods of fire ants surf south to descend painfully towards NSW affecting everyone including campers, caravaners, 4WDs, and travellers

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Just as it seemed that things could not get much worse for householders and travellers affected by floods in Queensland and northern NSW, a new threat has emerged from aggressive fire ants floating south to affect new areas with their painful presence.   During floods, the invasive ants form rafts by linking their legs together, allowing … Continued