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Rex yet to bring more Saabs back despite government support

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July 20, 2026
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The American firm, which purchased Rex out of administration late last year, pledged to return an additional 14 of Rex’s Saab 340B aircraft to the skies; however, despite drawing on $26.7 million of a $60 million loan from the Federal Government, it ha…

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 officially opens in Darwin

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July 20, 2026
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More than 100 aircraft and around 2,500 personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force and 20 other nations will take part in training activities and exercises in the skies over Australia’s north over the next three weeks from July 20 to August 7.

Jetstar cuts back ex-Bonza route to peak periods

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July 20, 2026
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Sunshine Coast-Cairns was picked up by Jetstar in December 2024 and currently flies three times per week, but will not run between late October and early December. It comes as Jetstar drops its “unviable” route between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland f…

He leased an Australian port to China, then took $880,000 a year from the buyer

Helen Carrie
July 19, 2026
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In 2015, Andrew Robb was the federal Trade Minister. On his watch, the Port of Darwin was leased to Landbridge Group, controlled by Chinese billionaire Ye Cheng.

Pauline Hanson Spotted at Luxury Sicily Resort with Gina Rinehart

Helen Carrie
July 18, 2026
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Hanson’s office confirmed their long friendship.

Victorian Liberals Disendorse MP Moira Deeming Over Refusal to Apologise to Colleague

Helen Carrie
July 18, 2026
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CCTV showed Guy placing his hand on her shoulder and neck, which Deeming described as painful.

Services Australia Dance Video Draws Backlash Over Taxpayer Funds

Helen Carrie
July 18, 2026
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While some see it as low-cost social media engagement, others demand cuts to public sector jobs amid rising bureaucracy concerns.

Western Sydney Airport hits 100 days to take-off

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July 17, 2026
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Jetstar will launch the first services on 25 October, followed by Air New Zealand the next day and Singapore Airlines on 23 November, with QantasLink to begin Embraer E190 services in March. An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland will be the first int…

Podcast: The future of pilot training, with UNSW

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July 17, 2026
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In this special Australian Aviation Podcast, UNSW and the Honourable Company of Air Pilots present a thought-provoking panel discussion on the evolution of pilot training and how industry, regulators, and academia can collaborate to deliver the best po…

Fokker Fellowship tail marks Brisbane’s new planespotting site

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July 17, 2026
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Opening on Sunday 19 July, Fellowship Place – featuring the tail of a retired Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft donated by Aviation Australia – offers a closer and less obstructed view of aircraft movements, as well as an elevated viewing platform, shaded…