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Airservices claims best performance in 12 months as delays plummet

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April 11, 2024
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In the latest Australian Aviation Network Overview for March 2024, Airservices Australia said that its “capacity constraints” affected only 1.3 per cent of flights for the month, with 4 per cent of ground delays and just 1 per cent of cancellations att…

Women strip-searched in 2020 can’t sue Qatar Airways, judge rules

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April 11, 2024
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Federal Court Justice John Halley has dismissed the case brought by the women, ruling that it has no grounds under the international Montreal Convention governing the rules of aviation.

Newcastle Airport foresees daily international flights post-upgrade

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April 11, 2024
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The airport in the NSW Hunter region has enough demand for two daily flights to Singapore and regular Pacific services, according to data from Tourism Research Australia. A report by the airport indicated passengers would want to fly from Newcastle to …

Major Milestone Reached In Rail Repair Plan

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April 11, 2024
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Sydney Trains’ Rail Repair Plan has reached a key milestone three months ahead of schedule with more than 1,916 high-priority defects and over 29,000 defects […]

New Stations, Trains and Tech for Inland Rail Project

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April 11, 2024
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Australia’s first independent metropolitan interstate terminal has opened as part of the Inland Rail project. The Interstate Terminal, part of the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Australia’s […]

Key Olympic legacy project at risk amid revelations it could cost $7 billion

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April 11, 2024
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The completion of an ambitious light rail scheme touted by the Queensland government as a key Olympic legacy project is at risk amid a massive cost blowout.

Record V/Line patronage

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April 11, 2024
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More people than ever before are exploring our great state, thanks to the regional fare cap.

Stage Four of Gold Coast light rail risks $7.6 billion price tag as project ‘viability’ remains under evaluation

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April 11, 2024
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The final stage of the Gold Coast’s light rail line could eclipse the cost of Queensland’s largest infrastructure project, says Transport Minister Bart Mellish. He […]

Government offers almost $3 million to promote women in aviation

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April 11, 2024
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As part of an open tender process, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking “impactful new projects”, which can be run through to June 2026, to promote female participation in the sector….

Reports of unsafe truck driving on Eyre Highway amid increased freight traffic caused by rail closure

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April 11, 2024
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Transport bodies say increased freight traffic on the Eyre Highway caused by the closure of a railway line to Perth after flooding in Western Australia has put […]