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Despite a typhoon and a technical glitch, there's been a major milestone for the new Western Sydney Airport, with the first cargo test flight touching down in Badgerys Creek.

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There are shocking developments in the search for a man allegedly involved in an attempted murder in Sydney's west. The 45-year-old is wanted over another random attack on the same day.

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Any hopes of long-lasting relief at the bowser are being turned on their head. More volatility in the Middle East is sparking more uncertainty in our own markets, and it's not just at the pump where Australians are counting the cost.

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Myer's Chief Supply Chain Officer Darren Wedding has resigned after 15 months, following ongoing financial difficulties stemming from problems with the company's national distribution centre launch. The resignation triggered a drop in Myer Group share prices, though the department store reports growth in its online sales division.

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A new report by the Committee for Sydney proposes creating green superhighways by linking the city's scattered greenways through unused land alongside rail and water corridors. Researchers claim better access to green space could save taxpayers up to one billion dollars annually in health costs, though the government says detailed costings are needed before full commitment.

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A new report by the Committee for Sydney proposes creating green superhighways by linking the city's scattered greenways through unused land alongside rail and water corridors. Researchers claim better access to green space could save taxpayers up to one billion dollars annually in health costs, though the government says detailed costings are needed before full commitment.

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A Russian air defence training exercise resulted in a dangerous mishap when a machine gun operator lost control of his weapon and was flung from the back of a truck, nearly striking his instructor. Russia has recently intensified its air defence training in response to Ukraine's growing effectiveness with drone attacks.

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Australia is phasing out yellow customs declaration forms at international airports, replacing them with digital passenger cards by the end of 2027. The system has been trialled at Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports, with over 450,000 passengers using the digital version through the Qantas app. The federal government has committed $56 million to upgrading borders, with the digital rollout expanding to Adelaide and Perth by the end of this year.

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A former Sydney childcare worker, Hamish Tait, has been charged with 329 offences related to alleged child abuse material, including filming and photographing 126 children at 10 childcare centres over 16 years. A court has lifted the non-publication order on his name as federal police continue efforts to identify 22 additional alleged victims. The case is considered among the worst child sex abuse cases in Australian history, with almost 130 families already contacted by authorities.

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Bunnings has launched its biggest loyalty program overhaul in more than a decade with the new tiered PowerPass Pro Rewards scheme. Tradies and small businesses will now receive perks including fuel discounts, store credits and Qantas points for shopping at the hardware retailer. The enhanced program marks a significant expansion of benefits beyond standard checkout transactions.

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