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Airports again call for departure tax funds to ‘modernise’ border

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January 29, 2026
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The Australian Airports Association (AAA), in a pre-budget submission, said that allocating an extra five per cent of revenue per year from the $70 Passenger Movement Charge (PMC), which raises more than $1.35 billion annually, could boost border and a…

NJE plans E-Jet growth as it adds a pair of new FIFO services in WA

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January 29, 2026
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The airline, which was spun off following the Rex collapse in 2024, has commenced services to the Nifty copper mine in the Pilbara this month for Cyprium Metals following the launch of its route to Marble Bar for AIM late last year.

Mobile Finance

Dialog Axiata adds govt services payments to eZ Cash

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January 29, 2026
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Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata said on Wednesday it has integrated GovPay – the government’s digital payment platform for government services – into its eZ Cash mobile money service, enabling users to pay for government services at eZ Cash retail outle…

The West Faces Snow Drought

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January 29, 2026
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Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.

Operators

Ethio Telecom and Somcable talk cross-border partnership

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January 29, 2026
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Ethio Telecom said on Wednesday it has held talks with telecoms provider and ISP Somaliland Cable (Somcable) in hopes of forging a strategic cross-border digital and telecoms partnership.

Up To 25 Hours: Australia’s 7 Record-Breaking Longest Flights In 2026

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January 29, 2026
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Two Qantas services to Europe make up Australia’s longest direct flights.

Data Centres & Networks

Tencent Cloud plans to boost Middle East data centre footprint

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January 29, 2026
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Tencent Cloud is reportedly planning to expand its data centre footprint in the Middle East in a bid to grow its cloud business outside of China.

Government looks to bolster counter-drone capabilities

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January 29, 2026
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A new industry advisory panel has been established to support Defence and other Australian government agencies with counter small uncrewed aerial systems services.

Rail freight operators warn DB InfraGO works drive traffic to roads

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January 29, 2026
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German rail freight operators have warned that the scale and coordination of construction activity managed by DB InfraGO are increasing costs and pushing freight traffic back onto the road network.

The Story Of The World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant

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January 29, 2026
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An astonishing lady, who loved to fly.