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Airservices responds to ACCC questions about price increases

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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In an addendum to its issues paper on the proposal, which would see fees to airlines increase by around 15 per cent per year over the next five years, the consumer and competition watchdog extended the consultation period deadline from 25 September to …

Duo restrained after alleged ‘altercation’ on Virgin Doha flight

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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According to media reports, the two passengers on board VA7 from Melbourne to Doha on Friday were allegedly “headbutting and spitting on flight attendants” and claiming they had a gun, and “six or seven men each” were needed to subdue and restrain them…

A Station That’s Open, But Not Actually Finished: My Melton Experience

Brian Evans
September 14, 2026
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Until there’s a working toilet and somewhere to buy a coffee, this station isn’t done.

Breaking News

Hundreds of jobs to go at Whyalla steelworks amid blast furnace shutdown

Helen Carrie
September 14, 2026
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Two bidders, Jindal Steel and M Resources, remain in the running to buy the steelworks, but BlueScope Steel retains its right of last offer.

Bendigo Line Chaos suspended during peak hr!

Snuffle Nose
September 14, 2026
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Coaches are replacing trains between Castlemaine and Gisborne due to a track fault at Kyneton.

West Tarneit station opens expanding rail access in Western Melbourne

Bardy Bigglesworth
September 14, 2026
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Rail services in Melbourne’s west are shaping as an election issue, with residents continuing to press for more frequent trains.

Navy tests drone deployment from offshore patrol vessels

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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The trial, from 17 to 21 August, assessed two Australian-developed systems: the uncrewed maritime-logistics-focused Callisto 50 trial demonstrated autonomous launch and recovery from a moving ship, while the Arace Angel trialled airborne surveillance a…

Why In The World Do Some Flight Attendants Have To Commute So Far For Work?

Guest authors
September 14, 2026
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Many crew accept long layovers, reserve shifts and transoceanic hops to avoid relocating to costly hub cities.

USS acquires VTG Rail UK and its 4,500-vehicle wagon fleet

gobstopper
September 14, 2026
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The definitive sale and purchase agreement covers 100% of the shares in VTG Rail UK. The transaction does not require regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the
fourth quarter of 2026.

USS acquires VTG Rail UK and its 4,500-vehicle wagon fleet

gobstopper
September 14, 2026
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The definitive sale and purchase agreement covers 100% of the shares in VTG Rail UK. The transaction does not require regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the
fourth quarter of 2026.