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Afternoon Update: NSW premier moves to block pro-Palestine rally; Israeli skirmishes with Lebanon and Syria; and a Parkinson’s breakthrough

Chris Minns says protesters have ‘proven they’re not peaceful’ as police launch operation to gather intelligence on potential demonstrations

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

Gaza hospitals in crisis, says WHO – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

Qantas to help repatriate Australians from Israel starting Friday

Anthony Albanese has announced at least two new Qantas flights to begin evacuations as the death toll in the region mounts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

For the first time in a century, a private passenger rail service will launch new operations in the U.S. and this time it involves high-speed trains

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

‘It was so fast, furious and fun’: Elliott Smith’s noisy early band Heatmiser

Before the indie-folk that made his name, Smith was in a gritty, abrasive (and largely forgotten) post-hardcore band. As unreleased recordings emerge, surviving members recall their brotherly bond

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Qantas no-show at aviation conference leaves organisers ‘disappointed’

Airline executives pull out of speaking commitments, leading one industry source to say ‘it feels a bit like they’re running away’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023

Virgin Points value: How much is 1 million points worth?

Depending on how you use your Virgin Points, the sky’s the limit

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Virgin Money down: Why was my Virgin Money app not working?

Those banking with Virgin Money were left without access to their funds, some with bills to pay

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Qantas concedes reputation ‘hit hard on several fronts’ will take time to repair

Airline says it can ‘hear and understand’ community’s disappointment after ACCC alleged it sold tickets to cancelled flights

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

“Mike Oldfield engineered the first track Henry Cow recorded, because Tom Newman had been celebrating the end of Tubular Bells and was brainless drunk under the console”: Bassist John Greaves’ life in prog

After starting out in his dad’s dance band, the Welshman encountered Henry Cow at university, knew he had to be part of it - and he’s never looked back

Louder · Aug 29, 2023