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A major freight line between the Upper Hunter and Tamworth has been shut down after a Pacific National coal train derailed at Ardglen. The incident comes just weeks after a runaway driverless train sparked a safety investigation on the same network.
A second terrifying near-miss at Sydney Airport in just two weeks has triggered an emergency aviation investigation and put a spotlight on critical staffing shortages. Quick-thinking pilots averted what officials warn could have been a catastrophic collision on the tarmac.
Thousands of travelers faced severe flight disruptions at Sydney Airport on Saturday after critical staffing shortages forced air traffic controllers to restrict flight movements. The federal government has demanded immediate answers from Airservices Australia as delays ripple across the national aviation network.
The Federal Court has moved to fast-track the Commonwealth's historic $2 billion lawsuit against 3M over toxic PFAS contamination at 28 defence bases. Presiding Judge Catherine Button warned the case is so complex that traditional legal processes could drag on for decades.