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Aug 9, 2026

Near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes at Sydney airport prompts safety investigation amid staffing concerns

A Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided collision on the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Sunday morning, injuring a crew member when the Jetstar pilot braked suddenly. The incident has prompted an investigation and renewed concerns about air traffic controller staffing shortages at Australia's busiest airport.

Aug 9, 2026·9 sources

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Iranian agents directed arson attacks on Jewish targets in Australia, spy chief reveals

Australia's intelligence chief disclosed that Iran's Revolutionary Guard used two agents who previously lived in Australia to orchestrate firebombing attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, including a Bondi incident. The revelations come amid warnings of a degrading security environment from multiple threats.

Jun 24, 2026·4 sources

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▪The August 9, 2026, near-collision is the second tarmac safety incident at Sydney Airport in two weeks, following a July 27, 2026, runway crossing incident involving two Qantas planes.
▪An aircraft tug operator towing the Qatar Airways Boeing 777 was stood down from duty and scheduled for mandatory drug and alcohol testing following the near-collision.
▪The Jetstar pilot was forced to brake abruptly to avoid the Qatar Airways Boeing 777, causing a Jetstar cabin crew member to sustain injuries that required treatment by paramedics.

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