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Watchdog launches investigation into Qantas flight that issued mayday after losing engine

QF144 landed safely at Sydney airport on Wednesday after one of its engines failed over the Tasman Sea

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023

A Passenger On The Qantas Mayday Flight Has Detailed What It Was Like Onboard It Sounds Fkd

The plane was en route to Sydney when it initially issued the emergency alert.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 19, 2023

George Bass Surfboat Marathon accident survivor Vesna Andric faces lengthy recovery

Vesna Andric's day began with a paddle out to sea and ended with her having her spine reattached to her pelvis. The Bega woman says she "can't wait" to get home to show her appreciation for the care her community has given her.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

WestConnex nears completion with new 7.5km tunnel opening tomorrow under Sydney's inner west

Two of Sydney's major motorways have been linked, and, from tomorrow, drivers will be able to access 7.5 kilometres of new tunnels as the massive WestConnex project nears completion.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'

Qantas says a flight was forced to return to Sydney "as a precaution" this morning after pilots received a warning about a "potential mechanical issue".

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Launceston's Boag's Brewery stops tours and closes visitors centre, putting 13 jobs on the line

Brewery operators say the impact of COVID-19 and declining beer consumption is forcing them to close the visitors centre and stop tours at the end of the month.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Toll flak as Sydney road link opens early

The NSW government will open a major extension to the WestConnex tunnel two months ahead of schedule, cutting travel time for Sydney drivers.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

The Loop: George Floyd's killer appeals murder conviction, Elon Musk auctions Twitter HQ's furniture, Danielle Collins's awkward tennis celebration — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

‘This is a bit weird’: Passengers oblivious as Qantas engine shut down

A Qantas flight landed safely in Sydney after making a mayday call when one of its engines failed mid-flight.

The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023

Former Qantas pilot says mayday alert 'unusual' on Auckland to Sydney flight

The Qantas flight QF144 issued the emergency warning mid-flight after one of two engines on the Boeing 737-800 failed.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023