Infrastructure
30th April 2024
Way forward for Sydney Trains as final Rail Review released
The recently released Sydney Trains Review highlights key challenges and recommendations, including the need for major system upgrades, improved fleet reliability, and addressing workforce gaps. The findings offer a framework for reform that will influence the future of railways in New South Wales. The review identifies significant changes facing Sydney Trains in the coming years, such as integrating metro services into the new timetable and implementing critical network upgrades.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/way-forward-for-sydney-trains-as-final-rail-review-released
20th May 2024
Qantas will add flights between Bengaluru and Sydney
To cater to the high demand during the peak holiday season, Qantas Airlines announced the expansion of flights from Bengaluru to Sydney. The airline plans to increase its weekly flights from five to daily between mid-December 2024 and March 2025, providing over 12,000 additional seats between the two cities over a four-month period.
12 June 2024
strengthening and increasing Australia's influence through sports
The Government is refining Australia’s sports diplomacy approach to leverage the country’s sporting excellence and promote national interests. Following the 2019 periodic review of the Sports Diplomacy 2030 strategy, the Government is involving national sporting organizations and peak bodies in the decision-making process, recognizing their pivotal role in advancing Australia’s interests through sports. As part of the new measures, several internationally-focused national sporting organizations and peak bodies have been invited to participate in a new Sports Diplomacy Consultative Group, which will be coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
