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6 September 2026
The Fooks’ Parratech, based out of Kings Park in Blacktown, has fielded a bid from the €270 billion ($435. 7 billion) Swedish giant EQT Partners valuing it at more than $1 billion.
6 September 2026
The measure hasn’t been used in metropolitan areas for a number of years.
6 September 2026
Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issue The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook the cabin.
6 September 2026
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
6 September 2026
Penrith Panthers come out on top of NRL ladder after hammering the Tigers 38-10 in Sydney.
6 September 2026
A spokesperson for St John said they sent an ambulance, a critical care unit and an operations manager to the scene.
6 September 2026
FESCO increased its container volumes by 22% in the first half of 2026 , but the Russian transport group’s profits declined sharply. The company handled 377,000 TEU , compared with 309,000 TEU during the same period last year. FESCO’s liner logistics revenue also increased 8% to RUB 83. 8 billion (US$1. 1 billion) .
