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StarFlight takes over Tasmanian aeromedical contract

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August 26, 2025
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StarFlight, a joint venture between Fox Group Holdings and LifeFlight Australia, will begin Tasmanian services on 12 January 2026, taking over from current contractor Rotor-Lift Aviation, which has provided aeromedical and search-and-rescue flights in …

The interview that will haunt Daniel Andrews and his wife Catherine

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August 26, 2025
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We know 4-minute videos aren’t popular — but this one is different.

Pat Cummins positioning for life after cricket demands $100M from PM

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August 26, 2025
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Why would sporting clubs need protecting from Climate Change?

Virgin and Qantas clash over government loyalty benefits

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August 26, 2025
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While government travellers have been barred from accruing frequent-flyer points since 2010, they are still allowed to gain status credits from official travel, which Virgin Australia says should be dispensed with as it creates an uneven playing field …

TWU slams ‘dystopian’ Swissport surveillance plans

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August 26, 2025
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The cameras, which will record video and audio of anyone in the vicinity, were meant to be installed in June but have been delayed following furious pushback from the union, which says they will “silence workers and increase safety risks which are alre…

Super funds wary of Qantas bonuses after outsourcing fine

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August 25, 2025
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Speaking to The Australian Financial Review, Ed John, executive manager of stewardship for the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, said investors want to see that the Qantas board has “appropriately considered recent penalties” when determi…

Australia is a vital market for us, says Cathay Pacific

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August 25, 2025
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Speaking to Australian Aviation at a media event in Sydney, Tom Kennedy, Cathay’s regional head of customer travel and lifestyle, Southwest Pacific, said Australia is “really important” for the carrier, which has recently launched its new 777-300ER Ari…

Auckland Airport opens international customs ‘express lane’

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August 25, 2025
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The airport has opened a new “nothing to declare” express lane with detector dog screening, as well as new and expanded “back-of-stage” areas. Travellers with items to declare must still go through existing customs lanes.

China Southern to fly 4 times daily from Sydney over holiday peak

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August 25, 2025
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From 13 December 2025 to 24 February 2026, the carrier, one of China’s “big four”, will add an extra daily return flight between Sydney and Guangzhou, for a total of 74 additional flights and around 44,000 seats over the holiday period.

Leidos wins $35m Defence contract for air command and control

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August 25, 2025
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Under the contract, Leidos will provide on-site sustainment services to Defence’s Joint Systems Division, Joint C4 Systems branch. This will include operational support, engineering services and training.