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Airbus will conduct an ultra-long-range test flight of its newest A350 aircraft, flying non-stop from its factory in Toulouse, France to Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft, purchased by Qantas for its Project Sunrise flights, is scheduled to land in Melbourne around 11am on Friday week. This flight will push the aircraft to its limits, demonstrating its capability for extended non-stop routes.

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Airbus will conduct an ultra-long-range test flight of its newest A350 aircraft, flying non-stop from its factory in Toulouse, France to Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft, purchased by Qantas for its Project Sunrise flights, is scheduled to land in Melbourne around 11am on Friday week. This flight will push the aircraft to its limits, demonstrating its capability for extended non-stop routes.

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Airbus will conduct an ultra-long-range test flight of its newest A350 aircraft, flying non-stop from its factory in Toulouse, France to Melbourne, Australia. The aircraft, purchased by Qantas for its Project Sunrise flights, is scheduled to land in Melbourne around 11am on Friday week. This flight will push the aircraft to its limits, demonstrating its capability for extended non-stop routes.

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Three vehicles collided on Old Windsor Road at Constitution Hill in Sydney's west shortly before 5:30am, causing significant traffic disruption. A man in his 60s sustained serious leg injuries and was hospitalised, while two other drivers escaped injury but face mandatory testing. Two eastbound lanes of Old Windsor Road remained closed throughout most of the morning peak period.

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Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, the pilot who successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009 saving all passengers, has announced at age 75 that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He is one of 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older living with the condition and has pledged to use his diagnosis to help others facing the same journey. After years of advocating for aviation safety, Sullenberger is now becoming a voice for the Alzheimer's community, describing the disease as an 'unwanted visitor at the door' whilst emphasising the importance of courage and community support.

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Coles has expanded its Fly Buys rewards program, allowing customers to redeem up to $100 off their grocery bills at checkout, up from the previous maximum of $10. The new Pay with Points scheme offers six redemption options ranging from $10 to $100, with customers able to cash in up to 20,000 points in-store. This change brings Coles into line with rival Woolworths' Everyday Rewards program amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

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Extreme heat in northern Italy is threatening Parmigiano Reggiano production by putting dairy cows under stress and reducing both the quality and quantity of milk. The soaring temperatures are also affecting climate-controlled warehouses where the cheese is stored. The Parmigiano Reggiano industry, which can only be produced in designated areas of northern Italy, is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually.

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A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton nicknamed Gus, measuring 11.5 metres long and standing over 3.5 metres tall, has sold at auction in New York for $70 million, breaking the record for a dinosaur fossil sale. The 67-million-year-old specimen was discovered in South Dakota by fossil hunters who spotted bones protruding from the ground on a ranch. Palaeontologists express concern that the skeleton may disappear into a private collection rather than remaining on public display for scientific study and public viewing.

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John Orr-Campbell, director of the helicopter company formerly known as SeaWorld Helicopters, testified at the inquest into the January 2023 Gold Coast crash that killed four people.

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A man in his 30s was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in his car outside a home in Carlingford, Sydney's northwest, early this morning. Police believe the victim, who was known to police, may have been shot hours before a member of the public raised the alarm just after 7am. Detectives are investigating potential links between the murder and Sydney's gangland wars, including the so-called Coconut Cartel, though they state there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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