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When Artemis II returned to Earth, its astronauts re-entered the atmosphere at around 40,000 kmh—fast enough to travel from Sydney to London in about 20 minutes. To survive that extreme speed, the Orion spacecraft can endure...

The mission’s crew members have described it as the “greatest dream on Earth”, as reported by the ABC and the US-based Associated Press. After landing in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of San Diego, the crew underwent medical...

Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission in the Artemis program, designed to send four astronauts on a lunar flyby and safely return them to Earth without landing on the Moon. Launching aboard the powerful Space Launch System...

The Rotary Club of Narrabri is looking forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike when the Clarence Valley Orchestra, featuring singing sensation Mirusia, performs at The Crossing Theatre next Wednesday, April 8. Tickets are...

The reduction in fuel prices, expected after the government halved its fuel excise should be welcome news to motorists. Australian motorists paid $15.71 billion in fuel excise in 2023-24. A correspondent to Topical noted that...

St Patrick’s Day has been celebrated this week in honour of the foremost patron saint of Ireland. St Patrick’s Day has been officially observed by religions since the 17th century, commemorating Saint Patrick and the arrival of...

Petrol prices are on the rise as the ongoing Iran conflict disrupts supply chains. The ACCC confirmed it is monitoring price gouging, with reports of petrol prices more than $2.50 a litre in some locations. However, a petrol...

Aviation enthusiasts rejoice! The new Western Sydney Airport is expected to welcome its first passenger flights by October 2026. Cargo flights are expected to start by July. Flight details are still limited, however, it has been...

With the 2026 Winter Olympics ending in February, the 2026 Winter Paralympics is now underway in Italy. Australia has 14 competitors. So far, the nation has one silver medal claimed by Ben Tudehope in parasnowboarding. The...