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Qantas adds 20 more A321XLRs to its order books

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August 28, 2025
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Announced as part of the airline’s annual results on Thursday, the order will include 16 aircraft with lie-flat business-seats and seat-back entertainment systems, and comes as the Flying Kangaroo plans to begin operations with its first two A321XLRs i…

Linda Reynolds Wins $315K Defamation Suit Against Higgins

Helen Carrie
August 28, 2025
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The ruling stemmed from Higgins’ social media posts that falsely accused Reynolds of harassment and mishandling Higgins’ 2019 rape allegation.

Qantas to give employees shares as it posts $1.6bn profit

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August 28, 2025
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The Flying Kangaroo saw a pre-tax profit of $2.39 billion, up 15 per cent on the previous year, translating to $1.61 billion after tax, up 28 per cent.

As Early As 5am: Are These Australia’s ‘Worst’ Long-Haul Flights?

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August 28, 2025
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Australia has eight long-haul passenger routes that depart between 05:00 and 07:00.

Australia Senate votes YES to inquiry into Social Media age ban

Helen Carrie
August 27, 2025
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The age ban will force EVERY Australian to hand over personal data to access social media.

Aboriginals begin to charge tourists who take photos of Uluru

Helen Carrie
August 27, 2025
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The monument is a significant cultural and natural World Heritage site.

Karl David was overseeing investigations on the day of the Bike Boy crash

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August 27, 2025
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Chip in today to help the Meuleman family bring this historic case before the courts.

NSW wants 8.5m more airline seats in 10 years’ time

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August 27, 2025
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The plan will include the development of a new Statewide Aviation Strategy, which will have a particular focus on Newcastle and Western Sydney International (WSI) Airports. It aims to generate $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035.

Video Podcast: Should Qantas trim back its beard ban?

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August 27, 2025
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake is joined by special guest host and fellow facial hair enthusiast Keith Ford of the ifa and SMSF Adviser podcasts to look at the arguments for and against the Qantas beard ban, and to take a brave stand …

Rex suitor to government: Here’s our offer, take it or leave it

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August 27, 2025
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Renaissance, which has reportedly been rebuffed several times by administrator EY Australia and its sales agent Houlihan Lokey, says it submitted a binding offer to the government on 30 July that will fully repay all taxpayer investments and keep the a…