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Super sniffer dogs with zinc enhanced noses 'on the way'

: BTN News; Thursday, 21 April 2016

Dogs' noses - already capable of sniffing out explosives and drugs in luggage - may become even better at security tasks and rescue missions thanks to tiny particles of zinc.

Australia on the drawing board as Turkish ramps up fleet

: BTN News; Thursday, 21 April 2016

Arguably the world's biggest airline by countries served - Turkish Airlines - is quietly confident of flying to Australia by 2018 or earlier if new aircraft deliveries permit.

Enter 'the drone hunter'

: BTN News; Thursday, 21 April 2016

In the US, tech newbie Grant Jordan has announced the public launch of SkySafe, a drone protection startup that wants to help facilities secure critical airspace.

Sydney’s ICC to be pace-setter venue

: BTN News; Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Nine months out from its official opening, Australia’s International Convention Centre Sydney has secured 40 major international conventions and 50 exhibitions, with feedback indicating the integrated precinct is set to redefine the standard for business events globally.

Air transport, logistics industries start work on Ecuador relief

: BTN News; Wednesday, 20 April 2016

The air transport and logistics industries have begun contributing to relief efforts to help those in Ecuador hit by last weekend's earthquake that left more than 500 people dead and thousands injured.

Mueller to leave Malaysia Airlines

: BTN News; Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Malaysia Airlines ceo and managing director Christoph Mueller is to leave the carrier in September.

Gynaecology meet returns to Sydney

: MICE News; Wednesday, 20 April 2016

The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics will return to Sydney, Australia in 2021 for the FIGO World Congress of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, with the event worth A$26 million in direct expenditure to the State of NSW.

Earthquakes prompt updated insurance advice from Southern Cross

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Travellers unsure of whether to continue their holiday plans to Japan following the earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture should contact their service providers in the first instance to see whether they need to change or alter travel arrangements.

MEA selects Sydney venue for 2017 meet

: MICE News; Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) has confirmed Sydney’s International Conference Centre as the venue for its 2017 Annual National Conference.

NGV set for major 2016 season

: MICE News; Tuesday, 19 April 2016

MB-e003 Australia’s National Gallery of Victoria will present works by David Hockney, John Olsen and Viktor & Rolf as part of its Spring/Summer 2016 lineup.

The NGV’s David Hockney will feature more than 700 works from the past decade of Hockney’s career – many never seen in Australia before - including paintings, digital drawings, photography and video works.

Debris 'almost certainly' from MH370

: BTN News; Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Stencil codes on two pieces of debris found on the coast of Mozambique "almost certainly" prove they originated from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says.

Drone concerns widen, thousands reported

: BTN News; Tuesday, 19 April 2016

A day after a British Airways plane carrying 132 people was struck by a drone as it approached London Heathrow Airport, the Irish air industry regulator says drones are affecting air safety. The Irish Aviation Authority says more than 4,000 drones have been registered in Ireland since December of last year. Some estimates put the number of drones there at up to 10,000.