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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Oct 24, 11:08 PM
Historic day as Sydney’s new airport finally opens
After years of anticipation, Western Sydney Airport opens to passengers today, with the first flights taking off and touching down.
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Historic day as Sydney’s new airport finally opens
After years of anticipation, Western Sydney Airport opens to passengers today, with the first flights taking off and touching down.
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What happened After years of anticipation, Western Sydney Airport opens to passengers today, with the first flights taking off and touching down.
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The Age (Australia)News report · Oct 24, 11:08 PM
Historic day as Sydney’s new airport finally opens
After years of anticipation, Western Sydney Airport opens to passengers today, with the first flights taking off and touching down.
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