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Victoria Pays $125 Million to Businesses Hit by Lockdown Failures

Helen Carrie
March 17, 2026
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Around 16,000 businesses registered, with roughly $85-90 million left for them after legal fees.

British Airways Returns To Melbourne After 20 Years With New Boeing 787 Service

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March 17, 2026
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British Airways’ new daily service to Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur takes off in January, just in time for the Australian Open and Melbourne Grand Prix.

British Airways to bring back Melbourne flights next year

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March 17, 2026
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The UK flag carrier will fly daily between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on its four-class 787-9 Dreamliners starting on 11 January. The airline’s only current Australian destination is Sydney, which it flies daily via Singapore.

Australia’s jet fuel supply secure for now, says Transport Minister

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March 17, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said she had “heard reports” that China had told its oil refineries to halt exports, but that Qantas and Virgin were in a position to handle at least any short-term disruptions.

RAAF joins major Indo-Pacific sub hunting exercise in Guam

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March 17, 2026
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The deployment sees a No. 12 Squadron RAAF Boeing P-8A Poseidon operating from Andersen Air Force Base as part of Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led training activity focused on high-end submarine detection and tracking.

6 Airbus A380 Airlines Have Pulled Out Of Melbourne — Is The Superjumbo Dead?

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March 17, 2026
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The Airbus A380 once dominated Melbourne Airport, but now only two airlines remain, raising questions about the future of the superjumbo.

Ancient artefacts returned to Mexico after ABF interception

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March 16, 2026
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The archaeological monuments; including a Aztec ceramic whistle, pair of green Olmec ear-shaped plaques and Zacatecas funerary bowl, were intercepted by Australian Border Force officers in 2023 while being illegally imported into the country from the U…

Nowra faces decision on UH-1B Iroquois or MH-60R Seahawk helicopter display

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March 16, 2026
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The New South Wales town of Nowra is facing a difficult choice between a UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter or Seahawk Helicopter MH-60R as the community considers a rightful replacement for its long-term aviation display.

Nominations closing soon to enter the Australian Space Awards 2026

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March 16, 2026
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Hosted by Space Connect, the awards celebrate the companies, institutions and individuals driving the rapid growth of Australia’s space industry. With submissions already flowing in, organisers are encouraging professionals across the sector to submit …

Qantas’ $74 Million COVID Refund Settlement: Is A Payout For Jetstar Passengers Next?

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March 14, 2026
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Subject to court approval, the airline will be settling this case for $74 million “with no admission of liability”.