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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Demon to lead home Cup push
Australia's top three ranked male players headlined by Alex de Minaur will fly the flag in the Davis Cup tie against Belgium in Sydney in September. But injuries have again cruelled hopes of picking Nick Kyrgios, who was denied a doubles berth against Sweden in February as his stop-start on-court career continues. Captain Lleyton Hewitt's team, ranked No.2 in the world, is chasing a fourth consecutive appearance at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Italy in November. He's picked de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin, warrior Jordan Thompson and doubles specialist Matt Ebden for the second-round tie. 'Alex de Minaur obviously loves playing in Australia, and even more so playing on Ken Rosewall Arena. He feels like that's his home court out there,' Hewitt said. 'He's played some big matches on this court in the past, in the Sydney International, the Davis Cup and the United Cup as well. He's going to be really looking forward to getting back out there. 'Alex is a top-10 player and has had a fantastic season, putting himself in contention in all the big tournaments. 'Alexei Popyrin has come off a really good run again at the Canadian Open in Toronto, especially going in there as defending champion. Hopefully, he'll get some confidence during the US swing. He's going to be a big player for us in the Davis Cup tie. 'Jordan Thompson has had a few injuries this year, but he's been very solid every time he's come on court. He had a good run at Wimbledon, in singles and doubles and obviously him playing with Matty Ebden in the doubles, they've played some big Davis Cup matches for us in the past. It's good to have the four guys available for us.' It will be de Minaur's 13th Davis Cup tie having surged back into the world's top 10 after taking his 10th career singles title in Washington last month. Popyrin has also hit a career-high ranking of No.19 , becoming the seventh Australian man behind Pat Rafter, Lleyton Hewitt, Mark Philippoussis, Nick Kyrgios, Bernard Tomic and De Minaur to get into the world's top 20. Australia leads Belgium 4-3 in the head-to-head series, including a 3-0 win in Hamburg during the group stage in 2022. 'We've played some big Davis Cup ties against Belgium. They play really well, they play with a lot of pride out there every time they're playing for their country, so we're certainly not taking anything for granted,' Hewitt said. 'We've had a pretty good run the last three or four years in the Davis Cup. We feel like we've got some unfinished business, and this is another stepping stone and another chance for us to put our self in contention. 'We'll be doing absolutely everything we can to get the result that we feel like we deserve and it's really nice to be playing on home soil.'
Time Out
5 days ago
- Time Out
Here's everything you need to know about the new Western Sydney International Airport
Jetsetters of the Harbour City, we've got updates. Back in 2014, the Australian Federal Government committed to transforming a greenfield site on the western outskirts of Sydney into a huge international airport. Now, the architecturally striking terminal at the new Western Sydney International airport (WSI) is complete, the flight paths have been revealed (along with an interactive noise-mapping tool) and it's all on track to open in late 2026. Curious? Us too. So, we reached out to the team for the lowdown on what to expect at Sydney's shiny new airport. Why is Sydney getting a new airport? As one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world (recently ranked number one for winter sunshine, and among the very best cities in the world for 2025), Sydney is an in-demand place to be, so making our city more connected is pretty crucial for the city's economy. As well as providing a boost to our tourism industry, a new all-hours airport will help connect Sydneysiders with the world – especially those living in Western Sydney. According to a spokesperson from WSI, the population of Western Sydney is set to reach about 3.2 million over the next decade; and with a population comprising 170 different ancestries, a well-connected airport is vital (the average Western Sydney resident is estimated to take 2.6 international trips per year). Where is Sydney's new airport? The Western Sydney International airport is being built in the Sydney suburb of Badgerys Creek, approximately 41-kilometres west of Sydney's CBD. How to get to the new Western Sydney Airport Access to this corner of Sydney will become a lot easier once the airport is open, with the toll-free M12 motorway directly into WSI currently under construction, the new connecting stretch of the Sydney Metro well on track (pardon the pun) and nearby Fifteenth Avenue scoring a major upgrade. What is the name of Sydney's new airport? Some city development trivia that's worth being across – the new airport's full name is Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The first part is self-explanatory, with the name in brackets an homage to a pioneering Aussie aviatrix (female pilot), Nancy-Bird Walton. When she got her pilot's license in the 1930s, she was the youngest Australian woman to gain a pilot's license, and went on to become known as 'the angel of the outback' for her work transporting medical staff to regional areas in NSW. When will the new Sydney airport open? According to a spokesperson from WSI, the new airport is on track to open in late 2026 – with key domestic and international airline partners already signed, the runway almost complete, and the terminal looking 'spectacular'. Now, the business and cargo precincts are being completed, and work on constructing the connecting metro line and huge neighbouring city is well underway. How big is the new Sydney airport? When it opens, WSI is set to be able to accommodate 10-million passengers every year – with plans to grow in line with Western Sydney's growing population. With capacity to expand and an already-approved 24-hour licence (fun fact: Sydney's existing airport works on a curfew to reduce noise pollution for residents), WSI is set to eventually become Sydney's largest airport, handling more than 80-million passengers every year (a similar size to London's Heathrow). Which airlines will fly from the new Western Sydney airport? So far, it's been confirmed that Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airlines New Zealand Airlines and Jetstar will fly in and out of WSI. These are the first official domestic and international partners of the airport, with Qantas committed to operating up to 15 aircraft and around 25,000 domestic flights a year from the airport within the first year of opening. Additional airlines will be announced as WSI reaches completion, with the speedy transfer time between international and domestic flights (both of which will be housed under one roof) likely to make this a popular connection point for travellers arriving from overseas and Sydneysiders heading out of the country. What will the new Sydney airport look like? According to a spokesperson from WSI, the team has been 'walking alongside' First Nations communities and Dharug Elders to ensure that the airport 'doesn't just acknowledge country, but celebrates country – embracing the opportunity to share the stories of the oldest continuous culture on earth with millions of travellers.' With this in mind, locally-sourced natural materials have been used throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the terminal with light, and key design features (including a huge sandstone feature wall) celebrate Dharug Country and beyond. You can learn more about the terminal here.
Daily Express
19-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Qantas plane damaged after hitting jet bridge in Australia's Brisbane Airport
Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: A Qantas plane takes off from the Sydney International airport on May 6, 2021. - AFP pic SYDNEY: A Qantas aircraft was damaged after it struck a passenger jet bridge at Brisbane International Airport on Wednesday evening, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the Brisbane Times, Flight QF186 from Queenstown, New Zealand, collided with the jet bridge shortly before 6.40 pm local time after landing. Advertisement Photos published by the newspaper showed that the windscreen of the Boeing 737-800 was shattered in the incident. No injuries were reported, and passengers disembarked via stairs. A Qantas spokesperson said the airline was investigating how the bridge came into contact with the aircraft's front section. 'The aircraft will be inspected by engineers in Brisbane and repaired before returning to service,' the spokesperson said. This is the second jet bridge incident at Brisbane Airport in less than a month. On May 22, an Air New Zealand Flight NZ146 sustained a fuselage puncture after it made contact with a jet bridge while pushing back from a gate. The flight to Auckland was subsequently cancelled. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aussie surge nets five-year first
Australians are enjoying a rankings surge just a month out from hosting a Billie Jean King Cup clash on home soil. Four female players are now inside the top 100, a feat not achieved since 2019. Teen star Maya Joint and Ajla Tomljanovic surged inside the top 100 after making the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively at WTA events in North America, doubling Australia's representation inside the elite bracket. Tomljanovic jumped 18 spots to get back inside the top 100, while Joint, 18, broke through for the first time and is one of only two teenagers in the top 100. The pair joined Kimberly Birrell and Olivia Gadecki, giving Australia four top-100 women for the first time since October 2019. Daria Saville was only a set win away from making it five women in the top 100 for the first time since May 2019. Tomljanovic and Saville reached the semi-finals in Austin and Merida, marking the first time in seven years Australia had two WTA-level semi-finalists in the same week. The last time was when Saville and three-time grand slam winner Ash Barty reached the 2018 Sydney International semi-finals. The surge comes ahead of Australia's Billie Jean King Cup round-robin clash against Kazakhstan and Colombia in Brisbane and gives team captain Sam Stosur a range of in-form players to choose from. The tie will be played over three days and could include Joint, who was born in Michigan in the US to an Australian father, for the first time. Having peaked at a career-high ranking of six earlier this year, Alex de Minaur has slipped back to 10th but still sits as Australia's highest-ranked male, with another eight compatriots inside the top 100. AUSSIES IN THE TOP 100 Women 76 - Kimberly Birrell 85 - Maya Joint 94 - Ajla Tomljanovic 99 - Olivia Gadecki Men 10 -Alex de Minaur 27 -Alexei Popyrin 38 - Jordan Thompson 64 - Aleksandar Vukic 75 - Chris O'Connell 83 - Rinky Hijikata 86 - Thanasi Kokkinakis 96 - Adam Walton 97 - James Duckworth
