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10 August 2026

Afternoon Update: Sydney airport chaos; ‘body’ in suitcase actually lifelike doll; and a breakfast of champions

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Afternoon Update: Sydney airport chaos; ‘body’ in suitcase actually lifelike doll; and a breakfast of champions

Transport minister says improved airport staff rostering will be in place from next month after near miss and ‘unacceptable’ delays ...

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