Flight Centre closing 428 Aussie stores
The struggling travel company has announced more store closures – and has asked investors for a $700 million handout as COVID-19 rages.
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Cruise ship with four dead can’t dock
A cruise ship with four dead and 138 sick is unable to dock. But a rescue mission is underway.
Wealthy paying $200k to isolate in luxury
Countless Aussies are now holed up at home as the coronavirus rages on – but the world’s elites are waiting out the pandemic in lavish style.
Australia shuts border to foreigners
The government has announced a historic ban on all non-citizens and nonresidents entering Australia in a bid to slow the coronavirus spread.
Bali’s famous getaway nears complete lockdown
Almost all major transport routes to the picturesque Gili Islands have been halted as authorities prepare to spray them with disinfectant in a bid to hold off the killer coronavirus.
‘Ludicrous’: Surprise travel sale coming
The deadly coronavirus is putting countless holiday plans on hold – but despite the crisis, this annual sale is going ahead for a good reason.
Virus sparks brutal cruise ship rule
Holiday-makers will have their dream trips aborted after the Government issued a tough new lockdown over coronavirus fears.
Jetstar workers accept pay deal
Jetstar workers have agreed to a pay deal after a year-long industrial battle for ground crew that led to a fresh round of strikes last month.
Dreamworld deaths ‘a matter of time’
A coroner says criminal charges could be laid against Dreamworld’s owner after its “total failure” to identify safety risks before four holidaymakers died.
Plea from bushfire ravaged towns
Parts of the NSW are reopening for business just weeks after bushfires ravaged local lives – and livelihoods. Businesses are desperate for people to return.
ScoMo backs fireworks, despite fire fears
The famous Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve fireworks will go ahead this year, despite concerns over bushfire risks.
Branson calls out ‘people in power’
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has come out swinging against those in power as he backed Australian media’s Your Right To Know campaign.
Jobs to be slashed at Qantas
The airline has confirmed it will cut jobs in a head office restructure, but hasn’t said how many people are affected.
Boeing wants grounded planes ‘back in the air’
Boeing expects its 737 Max planes to be back in service by the year’s end as the company reports a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings due to the planes’ grounding.
Melburnians’ damning verdict on their own city
You would have thought Melburnians would be their city’s biggest fans but in several critical areas residents have lambasted it for being a “decade behind” Sydney.
UK travel giant Thomas Cook faces collapse
Thomas Cook’s 178-year existence was hanging by a thread after the iconic British travel firm struggled to find further private investment and is now relying on an unlikely government bailout.
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.
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.
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 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 steward necked vodka on flight
A flight attendant has applied to the Fair Work Commission claiming she was sacked unfairly from her airline.
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