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Melbourne tests new international bag handling system

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November 17, 2025
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The new $500 million baggage system, slated to be up and running in early 2026, will use totes, electronic sorting, and an early bag store capable of holding around 1,400 pieces of luggage at a time to increase capacity and enable real-time bag trackin…

The Qantas Fleet In 2025

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November 17, 2025
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The Australian flag carrier is revitalizing its narrowbody operations by adding the Airbus A321XLR to its fleet.

Air New Zealand to battle Qantas, Jetstar on Brisbane-Queenstown

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November 17, 2025
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Operating over the winter and spring months from 22 June to 23 October 2026, the service will fly three times per week on A320neo aircraft, offering a total of 17,560 additional seats between Queensland and the South Island.

Virgin hails growth and transformation at first AGM after relisting

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November 17, 2025
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Speaking at the meeting on Friday, CEO Dave Emerson said the airline had seen a successful 2025 financial year, with 20.7 million customers flown and a statutory net profit after tax of $479 million, and that trading for 2026 to date is in line with it…

The New Qantas Airbus A350-1000 Coming In 2026

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November 17, 2025
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The aircraft offers some exceptional long-haul capabilities.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Introduces Jail Terms for Retail Assaults and Youth Violence

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November 16, 2025
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The government also plans to try children aged 14 and older as adults for serious violent crimes like home invasions and armed robberies.

Gunman Targets Melbourne Homes with Automatic Weapon in Suspected Gang Attacks

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November 16, 2025
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Victoria Police connect the incidents to organized crime amid a 20% rise in gun offences.

This Is Why You Don’t Post Your Board Pass & Flight Details On Social Media…

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November 14, 2025
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Don’t post your boarding pass or booking information online. And if you do, make sure you obscure sensitive information such as the booking code, barcode, or QR code. One traveler learned things the hard way after having her flight canceled by a stranger online after she posted her booking information in a TikTok video.

Cathay Pacific’s Record-Breaking December: More Australian Flights Than Ever Before

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November 14, 2025
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It is the country’s second-largest long-haul foreign carrier.

Airservices staffing levels on the right track, says CEO

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November 14, 2025
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Speaking at the Australian Financial Review’s Infrastructure Summit in Sydney, Rob Sharp said Australia’s air traffic management provider, which has been actively recruiting over the past few years, is in better shape in terms of workforce than Europe …