Queensland Scramjet Test Delayed by US East Coast Weather
Bad weather on the US east coast has delayed the test launch of a Queensland-developed hypersonic scramjet that can travel at 12 times the speed of sound.
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Sydney Grandfather Killed in Alleged Kidnapping Gone Wrong
A Sydney grandfather was allegedly killed after being confused with a local businessman in what police describe as a botched kidnapping.
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Giovanni Pilu and His Mother Keep a Sardinian Tradition Alive in Sydney
Giovanni Pilu and his mother Maria cook spinach and ricotta gnocchetti at home in North Curl Curl, honouring a Sardinian recipe passed down through generations.
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Qantas Trims US Routes as Demand Softens, Revamps Loyalty Points
Qantas is cutting US capacity amid softer economy demand while shaking up its frequent flyer programme and adding a surprise Las Vegas route.
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ASX Rides Nvidia Wave as Wall Street's AI Optimism Lifts Markets
The ASX extended its record run after Nvidia's results calmed fears about the AI boom, while Qantas shares fell on its latest earnings update.
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Giovanni Pilu's Gnocchetti: A Sardinian Classic in Sydney
Giovanni Pilu's gnocchetti recipe brings a taste of Sardinia to Australian home kitchens, straight from one of Sydney's most enduring Italian restaurants.
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New Caledonia Orders Shark Cull After Fatal Noumea Beach Attack
A 55-year-old man killed while windsurfing off Noumea has prompted New Caledonia authorities to order a shark cull, defying a 2023 court ruling.
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Brisbane Firm Hypersonix Bets on Mach 7 Travel to Reshape Global Aviation
Brisbane's Hypersonix is developing a Mach 7 aircraft that could fly passengers from Sydney to London in 90 minutes, slashing current flight times by over 80%.
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Coconut Cartel Claims Filmed Arson Attack in Guildford
A group calling itself the Coconut Cartel has claimed a car fire in Guildford, releasing footage showing the attack on the vehicle.
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Record Journalist Deaths in 2025: Israel Accounts for Two-Thirds of Toll
A press freedom watchdog has recorded 129 journalist deaths in 2025, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of fatalities in a second consecutive record-breaking year.
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Australia's Flu Deaths Hit a Century-High as Vaccination Rates Slip
Australia recorded more than 1,700 flu-related deaths in 2025, a century-high figure that experts say reflects a troubling decline in vaccination rates.
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Australia Orders Diplomat Families Out of Israel and Lebanon
Australia has directed families of embassy staff in Israel and Lebanon to leave, with voluntary departures also offered at posts in Jordan, Qatar and the UAE.
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Bomb Threat at The Lodge Tied to CCP Campaign Against Dance Troupe
A hoax bomb threat linked to the CCP's campaign against Shen Yun forced Albanese to evacuate The Lodge, raising fresh concerns about foreign interference in Australia.
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Haas opens up on Bennett's role in his Broncos farewell
Payne Haas has cited Wayne Bennett's influence as a factor in his decision to leave the Brisbane Broncos, shedding light on one of the NRL's most discussed off-season moves.
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Brisbane Parking Fines Deliver $6.5 Million Council Windfall
Brisbane City Council collected $6.5 million more in parking fines than budgeted, helping offset a shortfall in income and rising expenses across council finances.
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ACCC Tells Federal Court Coles 'Down Down' Campaign Was Deliberate Deception
The ACCC has argued in Federal Court that Coles knowingly misled shoppers through its long-running 'down down' pricing campaign.
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Maxi Shield, Beloved Sydney Drag Icon, Dies at 51
Maxi Shield, one of Sydney's most celebrated drag performers and a star of Drag Race Down Under, has died at 51 after a battle with cancer.
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UK Border Changes Trap Australian Dual Citizens in Document Limbo
From 25 February, British and Irish citizens must hold a valid UK passport to enter the UK, leaving many Australian dual citizens scrambling for documents.
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Dimon's AI Warning Carries a Familiar Ring for Australian Investors
JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon has warned that reckless AI investment could trigger loan defaults, drawing GFC parallels that matter directly for Australian super funds.
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China's Steel Squeeze Complicates Australia's Iron Ore Outlook
Iron ore prices remain well below recent highs as China's property slump offsets Beijing's infrastructure push, with direct consequences for Australian miners and government revenues.
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