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Qantas To Test World's Longest Non-Stop Flight From New York To Sydney

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 18, 2019

A plane and its passengers are set to test the mental and physical limits of long-haul aviation when Qantas operates the first direct flight by a commercial airline from New York to Sydney this weekend.

Why Qantas Plans To Keep All Awake For 6 Hours In World's Longest Flight

World News | Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | Friday October 18, 2019

Qantas Airways Ltd. will ditch the traditional in-flight service routine for this weekend's marathon nonstop trip from New York to Sydney.

Qantas To Embark On World's First 20-Hour Airline Flight

World News | Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | Wednesday October 16, 2019

For decades, travelers have stoically endured jet lag as an unavoidable menace on long journeys. Now, as airlines push for record-breaking non-stop flights halfway around the planet, efforts to counter the debilitating symptoms are turning into a billion-dollar industry.

"World's Rarest" Critically-Endangered Monkey Born In Australia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 4, 2019

The male Francois' Langur with its distinctive orange fur was born at Sydney's Taronga zoo last week and has not yet been named.

Sri Lanka Woman Cricketer Chamari Athapaththu Enthralls Sydney Crowd With Record Hundred. Watch

Akash Khanna | Sunday September 29, 2019

Despite Chamari Athapaththu's record-breaking century, Sri Lanka women suffered a 41-run loss to Australia women in the first T20I of the three-match series at the North Sydney Oval.

Australian Cyclist Dies Trying To Dodge Swooping Bird

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 16, 2019

A 76-year-old Australian cyclist has died in a bicycle crash while trying to escape from a swooping magpie.

Rafael Nadal In Perth, Novak Djokovic In Brisbane As ATP Cup Draw Made

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 16, 2019

ATP Cup, the new world tennis team event, will feature 24 nations split into six groups across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Steve Smith Thanks Wife Dani Willis For "Support, Guidance And Love" On 1st Wedding Anniversary

Samrat Chakraborty | Sunday September 15, 2019

Steve Smith had tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Dani Willis on September 15, 2018.

Air India Pilot In Dock For Failing To Report Low Fuel On Sydney Flight

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 9, 2019

Air India Director of Operations Amitabh Singh allegedly failed to file a mandatory report on low fuel situation during a flight operated by him from Delhi to Sydney last week and the incident has come under the scanner of both Indian and Australian aviation regulators, a source said on Monday.

Air India's Regional Director Accused Of Shoplifting At Sydney Resigns

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 28, 2019

Air India has accepted the resignation of its Regional Director for East, Rohit Bhasin, who was allegedly caught shoplifting a wallet from a duty-free shop at the Sydney airport on June 22, airline officials said today.

Qantas Testing The New World's Longest Flight: 19 Hours In The Air

World News | Hannah Sampson, The Washington Post | Friday August 23, 2019

Qantas Airways wants to fly passengers from Sydney to New York and London without stopping. But first, the Australian airline needs to make sure travelers can handle the trip.

Indian-Origin Researcher Gets $3.3 Million Grant To Manage Battery Waste

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 20, 2019

An Indian-origin researcher at University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has received $3.3 million grant to transform waste and resource recovery industry by developing advanced manufacturing capabilities that focus on small-scale processing of materials produced from battery and consumer wastes.

Sydney Stabbing Suspect Suffers From Mental Illness: Lawyer

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 17, 2019

A man accused of killing a young Australian woman and wounding another in a stabbing rampage in downtown Sydney this week suffers from mental illness, providing grounds for defence against murder charges, his lawyer said on Saturday.

Sydney's Water Supply Falling At Record Rate Due To Drought

World News | Reuters | Friday August 16, 2019

Australia's biggest city Sydney is running down its water supply at the fastest rate on record with dams expected to fall below half maximum capacity due to the worst drought on record, the government said on Friday.

Woman Stabbed, Knife-Wielding Man Restrained By Public In Sydney

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Australian police are investigating unconfirmed reports of an armed man in downtown Sydney, a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday, and witnesses reported seeing an injured man carrying a knife.