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‘280% increase’ – New power data exposes Chris Bowen

Helen Carrie
February 10, 2025
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It is a 280% increase in the cost of electricity since Labor took office.

Newcastle Airport again slaps down financial speculation

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February 10, 2025
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The airport has again rejected reporting by the Newcastle Herald that it is in financial trouble after an article claimed it had been forced to “go cap in hand” to Defence asking to have its rent excused, but was knocked back.

Finnair pilots’ strike could impact Qantas wet lease

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February 10, 2025
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The industrial action, including a stand-by ban, covers both the flights Finnair operates for Qantas from Sydney to Singapore and Bangkok, as well as flights used by pilots to transfer to those flights.

Boeing warns of job losses as Artemis set for overhaul

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February 10, 2025
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It comes after a challenging year for Boeing in both the space and aviation sectors, including mechanical difficulties with its Starliner spacecraft and renewed scrutiny on the safety of its aircraft.

Swissport expands in Australia and NZ

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February 10, 2025
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The company, which provides ground services to 29 domestic and international airline customers at 18 airports across both countries, has opened a new location at Melbourne Airport and renovated its facility in Sydney, with plans to open air cargo opera…

Queensland’s 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20pc

Helen Carrie
February 10, 2025
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It’s proven very popular with public transport users, to the surprise of absolutely no-one.

WA’s major parties promise millions for Albany Airport

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February 10, 2025
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The Coalition says it will provide $14 million, and Labor $11.5 million, to complete upgrades backed by $14.6 million from the Federal Government if elected on 8 March. The funding will assist the airport in the state’s southwest to complete its $30 mi…

RAAF Base East Sale begins 12-month SAF program

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February 10, 2025
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It comes after Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced in October that Australia’s military would target achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by transitioning to alternative fuel sources and introducing renewable electricity.

Australians just lost their entitlement to free speech

Helen Carrie
February 8, 2025
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Yesterday, the Albanese Labor government and the Liberal-National Coalition teamed up to ram through deeply flawed legislation that could have serious consequences for free speech.

Virgin will not appoint Paul Jones as CEO

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February 7, 2025
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In a brief announcement on Friday afternoon, the carrier put paid to months of rumours about Jones’ ascendancy to replace outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, following apparent pushback from corners such as the Transport Workers’ Union and the federal employm…