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Alliance posts solid half-year as wet-leasing grows

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February 17, 2025
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The FIFO and charter operator, which had 76 aircraft in revenue service as of 31 December, posted a statutory pre-tax profit of $41.3 million, up $3.6 million or 9.5 per cent, with 58,362 total flight hours, up from 50,793. 97 per cent of these hours w…

RAAF wraps up US air combat training exercises

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February 17, 2025
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The exercises, Red Flag Nellis 25-1 and Bamboo Eagle 25-1, focused on sharpening operational capabilities and enhancing interoperability among allied nations.

Why You Might Notice A Subtle Difference The Next Time You’re Onboard Qantas

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February 16, 2025
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It abolished its gender categories; females are now not required to wear heels, and males are permitted to wear makeup.

Transport Minister will not meet with individual Rex bidders

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February 14, 2025
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Speaking to Patricia Karvelas on ABC News, Minister King said she had to “treat every bidder equally, which is why they need to work through the administration”. It comes after the government indicated it could nationalise Rex if a commercial buyer is …

Virgin promises progress on pets-on-planes plans

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February 14, 2025
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The carrier says it has received CASA approval for its pet procedures, but regulators are moving slower than expected on the policy first announced almost a year ago.

MAFS scene too brutal for television

Helen Carrie
February 14, 2025
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A TV insider has claimed that some seriously spicy scenes were left on the cutting room floor of last night’s dramatic episode of MAFS.

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Sheila Florance was a distinguished actress whose career spanned theatre, film, and television

Helen Carrie
February 13, 2025
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Florance’s authentic depiction of Lizzie resonated deeply with audiences, solidifying her status as an iconic figure in Australian television.

Australia accuses China of ‘unsafe’ fighter jet move

Helen Carrie
February 13, 2025
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Australia’s defence ministry said it “expressed concerns” to its Chinese counterparts over the “unsafe and unprofessional interaction”.

Dutton and Albanese pass new laws to rig elections against independents

Helen Carrie
February 13, 2025
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Over the years, the majors built a moat around their two party system, and this is their attempt to pull up the drawbridge.

Federal Labor splashes $2.2bn on Suburban Rail Loop

Helen Carrie
February 13, 2025
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The Albanese government has approved $2.2bn in funding for Victoria’s controversial Suburban Rail Loop, marking a significant step forward for the project.