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Virgin passengers can now pay extra for an empty seat

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September 24, 2025
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Passengers travelling in economy on select domestic and short-haul international flights can bid to keep their neighbouring seats open as of this Wednesday, offering extra space. Bids are not open to passengers travelling in Economy X or business class…

RAAF Super Hornets head home after Exercise Thai Boomerang 25

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September 23, 2025
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Exercise Thai Boomerang 25, which ran from 8 to 18 September, concluded for the year with a closing ceremony at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Around 140 RAAF personnel were among the more than 500 participants in the bilateral activity, now in its 1…

Brett Sutton Stayed Silent, Dan Andrews Abused Power, Victoria Paid the Price

Helen Carrie
September 23, 2025
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The truth shall set you free, Brett Sutton.

Australia’s Data Centre Boom: Can Sydney and Melbourne Sustain the Next Wave of Growth?

Helen Carrie
September 23, 2025
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Australia’s data centre sector has accelerated to become the world’s second-largest investment destination, following only the United States.

Autism advocates give thumbs-up to new airport security policy

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September 23, 2025
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The policy update, announced by the Department of Home Affairs, will mean passengers who require noise-cancelling headphones as a disability aid can wear them through body scanners, with the headphones able to be screened separately if needed.

Europe airport hack was ransomware, EU cyber agency confirms

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September 23, 2025
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ENISA said it knows the type of ransomware employed, but has not shared any details of the threat actor behind the incident. While there has been some speculation that hackers linked to the Scattered Spider collective may be behind the attack, no actor…

New electronic warfare suite on track for Growlers, Super Hornets

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September 23, 2025
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The announcement comes as the US Navy prepares to keep the Super Hornet in front-line service well into the 2040s, despite earlier plans to curtail production, and has direct implications for Australia.

700 flights cancelled as ‘super-typhoon’ menaces major Asian hub

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September 23, 2025
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In a statement on Monday, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said Hong Kong International Airport will stay open, though there will be “significant disruption to flight operations” starting at 6pm local time on Tuesday.

QantasLink base closures could force pilots out, unions say

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September 22, 2025
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A joint survey conducted by the TWU, AFAP and AIPA of pilots potentially affected by the closure of bases in Canberra and Hobart found that 68 per cent would look for other jobs if the move went ahead, with a further 25 per cent undecided.

Workers down tools again at DHL’s Brisbane Airport facility

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September 22, 2025
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More than 50 workers, who sort and deliver incoming and outgoing international freight, walked off the job on Monday following a 24-hour strike at the end of August. According to the union, DHL has not offered a fair deal that accounts for cost-of-livi…