Trains to run on schedule for Saturday
Sydney trains are to return to normal on Saturday after a glitch caused a network meltdown on Friday evening.
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Qantas to buy back $400m shares as profit falls
National carrier Qantas has announced another share buyback and raised its final dividend despite higher fuel costs pulling down its full-year profit by 17 per cent.
Uber rapist’s horrible $200 fee
An Uber driver who raped a drunk passenger during a 53-minute ordeal added an extra $220 to her bill for vomiting in his car.
App slammed over ‘sex joke’ tweet
A popular ride-sharing app’s attempt at humour has backfired spectacularly after Twitter users slammed its “inappropriate” post.
Crown hits back after 60 Minutes report
Casino giant Crown has hit back at claims of dodgy dealings, saying it is the victim of “unbalanced and sensationalised reporting”.
Airline‘s ‘offensive’ breastfeeding post
An airline has apologised for a tasteless tweet, days after sparking a major backlash over its policy towards breastfeeding mothers.
Aussies will be among first space tourists: Branson
Richard Branson has revealed how many Aussies have signed up for Virgin trips into space, why the venture is taking so long to get off the ground, and why he is still determined to be on the inaugural flight.
Airlines’ dodgy trick to grab your cash
Airlines are using online booking systems that appear designed to force families to pay more money, or else risk being seated separately on the plane.
Qantas changes flight paths amid US-Iran row
Qantas has confirmed it is changing its flight paths from Australia to London, after Iran shot down a US drone this week.
Qantas’ frequent flyer shake-up
Rumours are swirling as Qantas prepares to announce major changes that will affect its 12 million frequent flyer members. Here’s what could be on the cards.
Qantas carry-on baggage scales show false weights
Qantas is removing analog scales at airport terminals, as customers claimed they were slugged with excess fees after scales had over-estimated carry-on bag weights. HAVE YOUR SAY
Get a step closer to being a Qantas pilot
More than 22,000 Aussies want to be a Qantas pilot. Now the airline’s taking applications for its new pilot academy in Queensland that will have trainers from Adelaide. SEE HOW TO APPLY
City where one in three are millionaires
With no income tax and yacht-filled turquoise water, it’s little wonder one in three residents walking down the street are millionaires.
Sydney Airport workers strike
Angry workers have announced a protest at Sydney Airport’s annual general meeting to call for better — and safer — jobs.
Coca-Cola heir in massive drug bust
The billionaire had star actors on-board his private jet when nearly $1.9 million of cannabis was found.
Qantas hit by second mid-air drama
A Qantas flight from Indonesia to Sydney has been forced to land after an electrical fault, just one day after passengers were left horrified when engine trouble struck one of its planes mid air.
Qantas in world-first ‘zero waste’ flight
You can kiss goodbye to individual Vegemite servings on Qantas flights as the airline conducts a trial it says will cut 100 million single-use plastics a year.
Italian homes on sale for $1.60
Pack those pizza-eating, elastic waistbanded pants because picturesque Italian homes are selling for just $1.60. Have a flick through these classic houses.
Huge change to solve airport gripe
An Aussie company is rolling out a hi-tech solution that promises to eliminate some of the most annoying airport hassles.
Qantas’ plan to ‘revolutionise’ air travel
Qantas says it is almost ready to select the new aircraft that will fly the previously unheard of route by the end of the year, claiming it will “revolutionise” flying.
Reason behind airline’s shock collapse
One of the world’s biggest airlines suddenly folded this week. Now, an uncomfortable truth about the possible cause has been revealed.
Qantas’ new flight route that’ll save you time
Qantas has revealed a new flight route to meet increasing demand from travellers that is a first for any Australian airline.
Qantas steward necked vodka on flight
A flight attendant has applied to the Fair Work Commission claiming she was sacked unfairly from her airline.
Thousands of Aussies sign up to sue Uber
More than 5000 taxi and hire car drivers, operators and licence plate owners have signed up to a planned class action against Uber. SEE WHERE THEY’RE FROM AND HOW YOU CAN JOIN
Sad $7b fall of airline loved by Aussies
It boasted shiny new planes with swish interiors flying to exotic destinations, but a series of terrible decisions could see Etihad run out of runway.
How the world reacted to Dundee trailer
THE star-studded faux Crocodile Dundee trailer for Tourism Australia has prompted genuine calls for the actual movie to be made. Here’s how the genius campaign was hatched.
$9 billion Uber rival headed to Oz
A MAJOR rival to ride-sharing giant Uber has announced its Australian launch, with registration now open for drivers.
‘We want them to show their face’
SHOULD taxpayers cough up for a ‘modest fashion’ exhibition aimed at Muslim women? Tony Abbott doesn’t think so.
Uber fine for ‘major bodily fluid mess’
MICHELLE had a “pleasant”, nine-minute Uber trip last night. When she woke up today, $150 had been taken from her account.
‘Trip from hell’: Aussie’s $16,000 mistake
CASEY Lee forked out thousands for budget overseas cosmetic surgery. It turned out to be the worst decision she had ever made.
The workers who want to get sacked
DISGRUNTLED train drivers are intentionally delaying trains because they actually want to be stood down.
Pilot slaps female colleague mid-flight
TWO senior Jet Airways pilots have being grounded after they left the cockpit of a plane during a flight following a sky-high dispute.
Rail company under fire for ‘sexist’ tweet
SOMEONE at Virgin Trains is having a bad start to the year after sending a sexist tweet to an outraged customer.
Foreign pilot visa call slammed
FOREIGN pilots will be allowed into Australia on two-year visas to fix a growing shortage. But industry groups have slammed the decision.
NRMA to buy Manly Fast Ferry
AUSTRALIA’S peak road association will take control of the rapid Manly to Sydney city service, suggesting the “blue highways” are part of its future.
Big problem with this Uber receipt
13CABS has been accused of using “shady marketing tactics” after it posted this photo of a $276 Uber receipt to Facebook.
Uber rolls out new customer charges
INCONSIDERATE Uber customers will be now be slapped with a fee for keeping their driver waiting, under a suite of changes rolled out this week.
Airbnb is here for long-term stay
IT’S hated on by some for turning apartments into hotels and blamed for high rents and housing affordability, but short-term rental site Airbnb is here to stay.
Uber for flights to launch by 2020
PEOPLE will be able to catch an Uber Air for less than the price of a typical taxi by 2020 in LA, in a “game changer” announcement.
‘Boyfriend will keep me from raping you’
FEMALE ride-sharing drivers have told of being groped, propositioned for sex and even threatened with rape by passengers.
$75 billion for five new cities
AN AMBITIOUS private group is looking to build five new cities and a high-speed rail network — which it hopes will transform Australia.
Sacked after making $70 phone call
AIRLINE staff at collapsed airline Monarch were stunned after discovering they had been billed for being sacked over a conference call.
Muslim Airbnb sets sights on Australia
MUZBNB is tapping into the rapidly growing “halal travel” industry, and its founder believes Australia will be a top destination.
Qantas strands 94-year-old woman
AUNT Beryl was booked in for one last flight to visit her 99-year-old sister-in-law, when Qantas booted her from the plane.
How mates built $300m empire
IT ALL started with a gap year and a crazy idea. Now these two uni mates are running a $300 million-a-year global empire.
Qantas dishes out huge staff bonuses
AROUND 25,000 Qantas staff will each get a bonus to the tune of thousands of dollars after the airline delivered a full-year profit of $852 million.
Say goodbye to cheap airfares
FLIGHT Centre has warned that the days of super-low airfares may be coming to an end, with a “more normal” environment emerging.
Anger over taxis blocking airport
MELBOURNE travellers have been warned to arrive early at the airport this morning with taxi drivers launching another protest, blocking the entrance and exit to the airport.
Former boss sued amid Uber turmoil
UBER is facing a fresh round of turmoil, with its global operations chief resigning and a major investor suing the company’s former CEO.
Flight Centre’s $1 deal a ‘rort’
FLIGHT Centre has come under fire for its “beat it by $1” price match policy, with some customers describing it as a “rip off”.
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