Under the radar

The lander and rover completed their planned work and went to sleep. Their measurements became public data and later research, including an October 2026 paper on shallow lunar layers.

The crew have new roles and the lunar science data are public. NASA’s 15 October engineering update says Orion’s heat shield performed as expected; further analysis and the next flight remain ahead.

Webb became a working observatory and delivered measured results in planetary atmospheres and the early universe. Its launch-to-results story has an ending; the scientific mission continues.

The Supreme Court rejected the emergency tariff authority. A refund system followed, but October’s court ruling and eligibility disputes show why the money story is still unfolding.

Bookings reopened while Virgin Galactic prepared its Delta ships. October reporting put new seats at US$850,000; commercial service remained forecast for February 2027.

After the flood came buybacks and a search for safer housing. The first 19 East Lismore lots now have approval; sales and rebuilding remain ahead.

A proposed $125 million business-losses settlement reached its approval hearing. Judgment remained reserved, with individual payments still unconfirmed.

NIST’s September committee update outlined potential safety recommendations; work with building-code and industry specialists continued.

The casino opened in 2022 and was found suitable to retain its licence in 2024. Later casino and separate property-company fines show that regulatory scrutiny continued.

After the 2022 breach came separate regulator and customer proceedings. The class action has a June 2027 trial date; a separate complaint awaits a final determination after an August 2026 preliminary view.

Barley duties came down in 2023 and wine duties in 2024. Trade reopened, but the later wine-export data shows recovery was uneven.

The appeal grew to A$51.3 million. The court kept it within the NSW RFS trust; later RFS project reporting covers the wider donation pool, rather than Barber’s appeal alone.