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Airport infrastructure cash splash could drive up prices: ACCC

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March 5, 2026
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In its latest Airport Monitoring Report, the consumer and competition watchdog said infrastructure investment at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Airports had grown by more than 43 per cent in 2024-25 to $1.5 billion in spending on aeronautical fa…

Air Tahiti Nui to bring back direct Sydney service

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March 5, 2026
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Launching on 14 December, the route will see the Qantas codeshare partner fly twice per week return between Sydney and Papeete using its 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, reinstating a service that operated prior to 2009.

NZ pledges Hercules aircraft to repatriate citizens from Middle East

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March 5, 2026
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The NZ government is exploring all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by the Iran conflict, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins. It comes as the Australian Defence Force has signalled it is also r…

NSW minister backs call to send Australian of the Year to space

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March 5, 2026
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A public and industry-led campaign was launched late last month to implore the Australian government to partner with the European Space Agency to send ESA-trained astronaut Bennell-Pegg on an ESA mission.

Finalists revealed for Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026

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March 5, 2026
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The awards acknowledge excellence across a broad cross-section of the industry, from high-performing technical, operations and communications specialists under 35 to leading reserve support and training development programs making a tangible impact nat…

Data of the week: Only one major port in Northwestern Europe capitalised on container growth

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March 4, 2026
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Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg: These are the major ports in Northwestern Europe. Throughput developments here directly impact the rail freight business, and so we’re taking a…

‘Iran still plays a key role for INSTC development’

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March 4, 2026
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Despite the current situation, Iran is a key part of the push to develop the Southern Corridor, part of the INSTC. The Islamic Republic along…

Qantas keeps it simple with new safety video

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March 4, 2026
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The four-minute video, which premiered on 28 February, is filmed mostly on board aircraft and focuses more on Qantas’ reputation for safety, with scenes also including an opening sequence on the runway at Western Sydney Airport and shots inside Qantas …

Foreign Minister confirms Australians headed home from Gulf

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March 4, 2026
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The Australian Government has advised that Australians overseas should be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict. The first Dubai-to-Sydney flight, EK414, took off at around 9:20am Sydney time on Wednesday morning.

Gysev Cargo to operate future Trieste–Hungary service

Marco Raimondi
March 3, 2026
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The link between Hungary and ‘its’ future terminal in the Italian port of Trieste will be operated by Gysev Cargo. The operator signed an agreement…