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Sydney Airport security screening staff to strike

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September 23, 2026
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Workers will conduct two sets of 2-hour stoppages from 7.30am–9.30am and 6.00pm–8.00pm on Thursday as part of protected industrial action after 99 per cent voted in favour. It comes as Qantas Freight and QantasLink ground handling staff are also planni…

NSW renews western air transport subsidy for another year

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September 23, 2026
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Due to expire in November, the Western Air Services Subsidy has been renewed for another year, enabling cheaper flights by Air Link and FlyPelican to an area covering more than 111,000 square kilometres, including Bourke, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and …

Project Sunrise to reach New York in 2028

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September 23, 2026
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Tickets for the 18-hour flights from Sydney to the Big Apple will go on sale in August next year, following the launch of the inaugural Project Sunrise services from Sydney to London in October 2027. It comes as flight tests continue on the first A350-…

Jetstar workers cancel passenger fees amid industrial dispute

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September 23, 2026
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Members of the Australian Services Union who work for the airline began waiving or zeroing out sales-related fees – including excess baggage charges, seat changes, and late fees – at midnight on 23 September, continuing until midnight on 24 September.

Mass movement: Who handles Australian rail freight?

Marco Raimondi
September 22, 2026
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Geographically massive with a mostly coastally-located population, Australia is a large market for rail freight. That may explain why both its infrastructure and operators are…

Olly Arkins Elected Sydney’s First Openly Trans Deputy Lord Mayor

Helen Carrie
September 22, 2026
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Reactions split sharply, with some hailing the milestone for trans representation.

Sydney Airport ground delay times spike in August

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September 22, 2026
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In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for August 2026, the air navigation service provider said it has “publicly acknowledged workforce resilience challenges that affected air traffic service outcomes in August”.

Australia expands air service agreement with Indonesia

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September 22, 2026
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Building on the existing agreements from 2011, the new deal expands available seats by 5,000 per week for each country’s airlines, and adds new Indonesian destinations including Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Komodo and Likupang.

Australia expands air service agreement with Indonesia

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September 22, 2026
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RAAF Tritons achieve initial operational capability

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September 22, 2026
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Operating from RAAF Bases Tindal and Edinburgh and supported by Northrop Grumman Australia, the MQ-4C Triton fleet is now contributing to Australia’s long-range surveillance capability.