Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket reaches new heights
SpaceX's mega rocket made it farther than two previous test flights before contact was lost.
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Defence
A father’s grief, an army’s silence: New chopper crash theory emerges
It took only a few seconds for the Taipan to pitch up then plunge into the sea, killing all four on board. The quest for the truth has taken months.
- by Andrew Probyn and Hannah Bowers
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Airport reviews
Review: This terminal at Heathrow feels spacious, even in peak season
It never feels crowded and work is a breeze at “The Queen’s Terminal”, aka Heathrow Terminal 2.
- by Lee Tulloch
Analysis
Socceroos
Going up? The Aussies on cusp of cracking the big leagues
As the European season reaches its conclusion, a number of Socceroos are vying for a spot in the top tiers of England, Italy, Germany, Spain and France.
- by Vince Rugari
‘The ship has been lost’: SpaceX’s giant rocket travelled halfway around world then vanished
Elon Musk’s company came within minutes of completing a crucial test on its third try, but the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built was lost as it descended back to Earth.
- by Marcia Dunn
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AFL 2024
‘The constant battle’: Why Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy is hanging up the boots at 24
Headaches, migraines, anxiety. Nathan Murphy opens up about his immediate retirement from football after suffering concussion in last year’s grand final.
- by Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Qantas unveils frequent flyer revamp
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has revealed the long-awaited revamp as part of the airline’s push to restore credibility with consumers.
- by Amelia McGuire
On an island where many live to 100, I embraced their lifestyle
On the Japanese island of Okinawa many residents reach their milestone 100th birthday. Eating healthy is just one key.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Astronaut whose space handshake with a Soviet helped thaw Cold War
Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov said, in English: “Very good to see you!” Stafford voiced the same sentiment in Russian, but in a broad Oklahoma accent.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Well played, Headsy: Greats line up to farewell legend of the game
Ian Heads not only documented the great stories of his day – he featured in many of them.
- by Peter FitzSimons
SpaceX second test flight ends in eight minutes after explosion
SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.
‘Vital’ 33-year first completes historic eight-day bonanza in Brisbane
A historic contest, the first of its kind in 33 years, is returning to Brisbane, completing one of the most jam-packed weeks of sport this year in the city.
- by Nick Wright
Record of great service to Ansett and Australian aviation
John Bibo was well known and respected in the airline industry, particularly at Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus, BAC, Fokker, Lockheed and the main engine manufacturers.
- by Bob Bitcon
This remarkable landscape offers an experience that’s unique in Australia
The remarkable landscape surrounding Far North Queensland’s Bourketown includes wetlands, savannah, and the Gulf of Carpentaria only 25 kilometres away.
- by Julietta Jameson
How a French warship hunted and destroyed a German submarine this week
Large NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games, but they feel more real than ever for those taking part amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- by John Leicester
Best in years? Four things we learned from Reds’ shocking upset
A Wallabies’ winger showcased the game-breaking ability that made him an NRL star, while the rise of two young men could keep a veteran on the outer.
- by Nick Wright
Coalition MPs very quickly seem to be nuclear NIMBYs
The Coalition are gung-ho for nuclear reactors but when it comes to the crunch they all seem to think the reactors wouldn’t be appropriate for their electorate
Analysis
Global economy
‘Dangerous decade’: Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy
As Vladimir Putin ramps up spending on his military, Europe’s war chest is shrinking.
- by Eir Nolsoe and Matt Oliver
‘The hardest time of my life’: How grief and loss changed Pat Cummins
The Australian cricket captain has spoken frankly about the loss of his mother last year, and how the experience has shaped the way he leads the national team and raises his own family.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘In the past hubris could have been a problem’: Jeff Browne’s plan for the Pies
In a wide-ranging interview, Jeff Browne rejects suggestions Collingwood celebrated the flag too long, reveals plans for the Pies to grow, says they will be ultra-conservative with Nathan Murphy’s concussion issues and suggests that the players have provided him with inspiration in his health battle.
- by Peter Ryan