Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby
Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas, with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.
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Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London landed in Sydney 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has landed, 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Non-stop flight from Heathrow to Sydney takes off
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has taken off from Heathrow.
Toll rises in Australian wildfires with worsening weather forecast
The death toll in wildfires raging across Australia’s most populous state has risen to four as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions to come.
Qantas to test direct flight from London to Sydney
Qantas is set to try a new ultra-long haul flight from London to Sydney as part of a trial for a potential commercial route.
Qantas completes longest non-stop New York-Sydney passenger flight
Australian airline Qantas has completed the first non-stop commercial flight from New York to Sydney.
Cyclist dies after swerving out of path of swooping magpie in Australia
A cyclist has died after swerving to avoid a magpie in Australia, police said.
Direct London to Sydney flights a step closer with Qantas tests
Direct flights between London and Sydney are a step closer after Australian carrier Qantas announced new research into the route long seen as “the final frontier” of international travel.
Un-Bali-vable: Aberdeen expat to tackle ultramarathon for charity
An Aberdeen native is taking on a gruelling running challenge to help disadvantaged children.
Stomach virus forces Pink to cancel third show in Sydney
Pop superstar Pink remained in a hospital on Tuesday with a stomach virus, forcing her to postpone a third Sydney show, her promoter said.
Scientists have stored light as sound on memory chips for the first time
In a pretty futuristic achievement, scientists have converted light to sound to store inside a microchip.
Australia-based fans secure tickets to cup final – thanks to kind hearted Dons fans
Two Australia-based Aberdeen fans who booked to fly to the Scottish Cup final without having tickets for the match have been saved by a pair of good samaritans.