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Qantas to face the music over standing down of safety rep

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February 27, 2024
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Judge David Russell in November found the major airline guilty of unlawfully standing Theo Seremetidis down over a direction he made to staff to cease cleaning planes that had landed from COVID-19 “hotspots”. Qantas now faces up to $1 million in penalt…

NT Gov awards $100M road resurfacing contract

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February 27, 2024
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The Northern Territory Government has awarded a group of contractors a $100 million, five-year contract to deliver responsive and regular […]

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 receives planning approval

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February 27, 2024
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The Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 project has received planning approval, marking a major step forward for the Western Sydney […]

$2.75B committed to direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line

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February 27, 2024
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The Sunshine Coast is set to receive a new heavy rail connection which could provide trips to Brisbane that are […]

Network Aviation strikes to resume from Wednesday

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February 27, 2024
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The Australian Federation of Air Pilots, which suspended planned strikes over the weekend due to the risk from ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, are planning three rolling one-day work stoppages for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday now that the threat has pas…

Melbourne Airport parking spaces close as Naarm Way stage 2 begins

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February 26, 2024
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The new stage, slated to open in 2026, will directly connect Tullamarine Freeway to dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas at the carpark for Terminals 1, 2 and 3, which the airport says will enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Former Army training chief to head Aviation Australia

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February 26, 2024
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Glenn Ryan AM, former director general of the Australian Army’s Executive Training Authority, has also served as chief of staff and chief operations officer at Forces Command, as well as chief instructor at 1st Recruit Training Battalion. He will repla…

ARA backs Canberra Light Rail project

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February 26, 2024
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Australia’s peak rail body has backed the Canberra Light Rail project, saying it will be a catalyst for continued urban […]

$90M BNE airport carpark extension to commence

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February 26, 2024
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The domestic terminal at Brisbane Airport will receive an additional 1,700+ spaces, with construction set to commence on the $90 […]

National Jet Express begins FIFO flights to Gladstone

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February 26, 2024
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Using De Havilland Dash 8-400NG (“Next Generation”) aircraft, the flights, supporting NJE client Air Charter Service, will serve a growing mining, resources and industrial centre in Gladstone. Gladstone Airport will be NJE’s seventh destination in Quee…