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Sydney Airport Faces Staffing Crisis

Updated 2026-08-12 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Heavy delays and a near-miss incident at Sydney airport are linked to short-staffed air traffic controllers who are exhausted. New recruits must train in Melbourne before joining the workforce.

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The Guardian

What’s behind Sydney airport’s heavy delays and near-miss incident?

Air traffic controllers are short-staffed and exhausted – and new recruits face a difficult aptitude test and must train in MelbourneGet our breaking news email, free a

2026-08-12 15:00 UTC