Rottnest Island plane crash: Funeral for pilot James Wong in Sydney
An experienced pilot who was killed along with two international tourists in a horror seaplane crash off the coast of Rottnest Island will be farewelled in Sydney on Friday.

Sydney to host Rugby World Cup final

RWC 2027 Australian host cities named, with Sydney to host final
Sydney’s Accor Stadium to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
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Sydney the big winner after Rugby World Cup 2027 host venues confirmed as late deal rescues sporting mega city
I’ve lived in three cities in three years. Returning to Sydney is the one I fear
Two types of blockage have played unpleasant roles in my housing affordability awakening. Here’s what we need to do differently.
Rare Antarctic whale spotted in Sydney
A rare Antarctic minke whale was spotted by ferry passengers frolicking in the water near Bundeena Wharf, south Sydney.
Thousands rally in Sydney to mark national day
Tens of thousands have joined "Invasion Day" marches across the country. A man has been killed and two other people injured in a fight inside a home in Melbourne's north.
Perth Airport records highest arrival delays of Australia’s capitals
Perth to Kalgoorlie routes each way also had one of the highest cancellation rates nationally at 5.4 per cent, sitting just behind flights between Brisbane and Proserpine. A Perth Airport spokesperson said the sequencing of aircraft landings was managed by Airservices Australia, a federal government agency.
Four suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar property set, but not where you’d expect
Four Perth suburbs surpassed the $1 million price bracket over the December quarter, including Inglewood (up 8.1 per cent to $1.05m), Leederville (up 6.4 per cent to $1.03m), Riverton (up 7.1 per cent to $1.05m) and White Gum Valley (up 17.5 per cent to $1.14m).
Sydney secures RWC final as Melbourne salvages nine-game package
Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while a embarrassing situation where Melbourne could have been completely overlooked for even a single match was only avoided by late night talks 48 hours out from the deadline.
Sydney to host 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup final
Men's Rugby World Cup will take place in seven cities in Australia with Sydney's Accor Stadium hosting the final.
Mum’s last text before pilot son’s death
The mother of a pilot who was killed along with two international tourists in a horror seaplane crash has revealed her final text hours before the crash.
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Simonds Homes expects $200m revenue lift from Dennis Family Homes acquisition
Simonds Homes (ASX: SIO) will double its number of home designs on offer and expects to increase new construction starts by 25 per cent next financial year than
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Unlock the best Qantas seats for free with the ‘T-24’ hack
The new Qantas T-24 rule works exactly the same way as the old Qantas T-80 rule: it hinges on Qantas opening up the plane’s seatmap 24 hours before the flight departs (that’s what the ‘T-24’ stands for: 24 hours before takeoff).