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Australia to Ban Hard-to-Cancel Subscription Traps

Helen Carrie
April 8, 2026
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It also mandates clear upfront terms and ends drip pricing, where hidden fees pop up late.

Aerobridge staff couldn’t see parked 737s before collisions: ATSB

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April 8, 2026
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The same aerobridge, at Brisbane’s Gate 82, smashed the right windshield of Qantas 737-800 VH-VZG on 18 June and the left windshield of Fiji Airways 737 MAX 8 DQ-FAE on 26 July 2025, though no injuries were reported on either occasion.

Video Podcast: Is Kuala Lumpur the next Changi?

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April 8, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, fresh from a long weekend in Kuala Lumpur at the MATTA travel expo, Jake delivers his trip report on Malaysia Airlines and KLIA’s offerings for travellers, and he and David discuss how viable KL could be as a…

Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen clashes with journalist Liam Bartlett at press conference on fuel crisis and renewables

Helen Carrie
April 8, 2026
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Journalist Liam Bartlett challenged Bowen on prioritising ideology over energy security,

WA Government throws regional aviation a lifeline

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April 8, 2026
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In a bid to keep airfares low for passengers, the state government will kick in to maintain current prices under the Regional Airfare Zone Cap (RAZC) scheme, some of which were slated to increase from the middle of this year, and cover additional fuel …

Works underway on new RFDS Launceston base

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April 8, 2026
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Replacing the ageing base first opened in 1988, the new hub – which will include clinical facilities, space for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, ground vehicle transport, and room for surge workers – is backed by $15 million from the Commonwealth and $6…

After 60 years, witnesses to Australia’s biggest UFO sighting at Westall High School say it’s time for answers

Brian Evans
April 7, 2026
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Tania Vassie was playing on the school oval when she looked up into the clear autumn sky to see a “strange, rounded, two-storey disc floating up above”.

Victoria Cross Hero Ben Roberts-Smith Arrested on War Crimes Charges

Bardy Bigglesworth
April 7, 2026
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The charges follow a joint probe sparked by the 2020 Brereton Report.

First flight for Jetstar’s renovated Dreamliner

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April 7, 2026
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VH-VKK, which returned to Melbourne earlier this week, took off for Phuket at 3:20pm on Tuesday afternoon for its inaugural commercial flight post-overhaul. All 11 Jetstar Dreamliners are slated for the refit, which includes new seating, in-flight Wi-F…

First flight for Jetstar’s renovated Dreamliner

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April 7, 2026
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