Virgin’s final two bidders revealed
The final two bidders in the race to buy Virgin Australia have been revealed, with administrators keen to seal the deal this month.
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Virgin down to $100m as buyers circle
Even as bidding gets serious for Virgin Australia with backing from some famous names, the airline could exhaust its current cash reserves in just weeks.
Stranded Aussie family faces homelessness
A Gold Coast family have run out of money while stuck overseas in the United Kingdom, and are facing homelessness in a foreign city.
Start dreaming of your next holiday, Australia
A new campaign is encouraging Aussies to take their holidays Down Under. But will the Wide Brown Land face competition from the Land of the Long White Cloud for the tourist dollar?
Flight Centre caves on cancellation fees
The travel agency has bowed to thousands of angry customers after initially refusing to budge on its pricey cancellation fees.
Bold plan to reopen borders
With Australia and New Zealand “beating the crap” out of coronavirus, a Kiwi leader has a plan for travel between the two nations that the world could take note of.
Five words reveal Qantas’ furious battle
One the surface it was a note of support from Qantas towards embattled rival Virgin, but it’s reignited a furious stoush with one of the country’s biggest airports.
‘Ridiculous’: Qantas slams plane blockade
Qantas has come to its troubled rival’s defence after Perth Airport sensationally seized a number of Virgin Australia aircraft using bulldozers.
‘Beyond cruel’: $1k charge to cancel flight
COVID-19 put an end to an Aussie family’s trip to Europe – but they’re now being charged almost a third of the cost of their tickets.
Virgin’s tough move could make it stronger
Virgin Australia’s voluntary administration could turn out to be a good thing, with history showing other companies came out stronger.
Sign rips into ‘nosy dobber’ neighbour
A landlord who opened her granny flat to an essential worker was shocked when police knocked on the door to say she’d been “dobbed in”.
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.
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.
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