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Optus fined $66M over ‘disgraceful’ exploitation of customers

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September 25, 2025
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Australian telecoms giant Optus has been fined AU$100 million (US$66 million) by the Federal Court of Australia for systematic exploitation of vulnerable customers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) brought the case against the …

StarFlight to bring trio of new helicopters to Tasmania

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September 24, 2025
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The aircraft, which will perform missions for Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police, are expected to enter service from late 2027, and will be based in Hobart. It comes as StarFlight prepares to take over the state’s EMS contract from existing provide…

Video Podcast: Cyber chaos at Europe’s big airports

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September 24, 2025
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David take a look back at the European airport hack, how it unfolded, and what it might mean for Australian airports.

We have enough feedstock to meet sustainable fuel needs, says IATA

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September 24, 2025
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New research conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), found that there is enough feedstock available to allow the airline industry to hit net zero within the next 25 years, and comes as the Australian Government continues to inv…

Auckland Airport completes massive airfield upgrade

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September 24, 2025
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The project, which adds the equivalent of 23 rugby fields of new apron and taxiway space, creates parking for 11 jets and is part of the airport’s $3.9 billion terminal integration program. According to Auckland Airport, this is the most significant in…

Virgin passengers can now pay extra for an empty seat

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September 24, 2025
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Passengers travelling in economy on select domestic and short-haul international flights can bid to keep their neighbouring seats open as of this Wednesday, offering extra space. Bids are not open to passengers travelling in Economy X or business class…

RAAF Super Hornets head home after Exercise Thai Boomerang 25

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September 23, 2025
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Exercise Thai Boomerang 25, which ran from 8 to 18 September, concluded for the year with a closing ceremony at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Around 140 RAAF personnel were among the more than 500 participants in the bilateral activity, now in its 1…

Brett Sutton Stayed Silent, Dan Andrews Abused Power, Victoria Paid the Price

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September 23, 2025
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The truth shall set you free, Brett Sutton.

Australia’s Data Centre Boom: Can Sydney and Melbourne Sustain the Next Wave of Growth?

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September 23, 2025
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Australia’s data centre sector has accelerated to become the world’s second-largest investment destination, following only the United States.

Autism advocates give thumbs-up to new airport security policy

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September 23, 2025
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The policy update, announced by the Department of Home Affairs, will mean passengers who require noise-cancelling headphones as a disability aid can wear them through body scanners, with the headphones able to be screened separately if needed.