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Qantas passengers on Sydney-bound flight recount panic after seeing flames spit from engine

Passengers described screaming and panic after flames shot from a Qantas engine, forcing an emergency diversion to Christchurch.

By Gavin Coote and Paulina Vidal • 4 min read • Last month

Gaming

Hands-on review: Microsoft Flight Simulator update 21 adds bushfire mission

Australian players get a new bushfire response challenge and sharper scenery, as Update 21 expands both Microsoft Flight Simulator versions for free.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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Gaming

Game review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC)

Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • This month

Gaming

Honeycomb launches Foxtrot Takeoff Kit for sim pilots

Buyers can now get stick and throttle controls in one package, as Honeycomb targets home sim pilots wanting a more flexible setup.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

Gaming

Game review: Star Fox (Switch 2)

Replay value and new battle modes soften concerns over a two-hour campaign in Nintendo's latest Star Fox remake for Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Gaming

Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PS5 Edition)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally arrives on PS5, offering photorealistic global exploration and new modes despite some outdated map data. Verdict: 9.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor

Acer's Predator X39 OLED is a 39-inch ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with vivid colours, 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent HDR for immersive gameplay.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025