Trading DayTrading DayIron ore, copper futures, AUD down after China’s underwhelming economic update. RBA’s ‘step down’ in hawkishness evident in September minutes, but deputy governor Andrew Hauser says inflation job’s not done yet.
exclusiveRenewable energy & economyMore than 20 Australian businesses have co-founded Nature Positive Matters, aiming to measure their impact and dependence on nature as well as provide guidance to other stakeholders.
AviationAviationIn a positive sign for the proposed Qatar-Virgin deal, Qatar Airways has answered a call from Australia to help bring Aussies home from Lebanon.
EXCLUSIVEAviationThe Qantas board looks set to avoid a humiliating spill motion after an influential proxy adviser recommended shareholders vote yes to the national carrier’s remuneration report.
AviationAviationQantas has apologised after an R-rated film was played during a flight to Tokyo, with passengers unable to turn off their screens.
Trading DayTrading DayRio Tinto’s takeover approach lifts Arcadium Lithium appeal. West African Resources drops on Burkina Faso mining concerns. Qantas may avoid second strike after proxy backing.
Cyber breachBusiness‘Rogue’ staff at an Indian ground-handling company may have accessed the passport details of about 1000 Qantas frequent flyer customers caught up in a cyber theft incident.
exclusiveAviationNearly 1000 Qantas customers have been caught up in a major cyber theft after an Indian company stole frequent flyer points in a serious breach of the airline company’s IT systems.
The Virgin boss is meant to be on the way out, but her landmark Qatar deal changes the equation with the airline’s private equity owners.
newsNewsWireThe federal government has announced two new flights to help evacuate some of the 2300 Australians stranded in Lebanon amid escalating conflict.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Jessica Wang AviationAviationPlans to rescue hundreds of Australians from Lebanon have been outlined by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Qantas.
AviationAviationFaced with tougher competition from a cashed-up Virgin Australia, Qantas is looking to lift its game on the food front with a shake-up of what’s on offer on domestic flights.
newsNewsWireAn “unusual smell” forced a Qantas flight to turn back to Sydney, with a crew member taken to hospital following the incident.
AnalysisCompaniesCashed-up Qatar will likely use Virgin as cover to get more flights into Australia, which ultimately means serious competition for travellers. But what does it mean for Qantas?
Qantas has posted record annual profits but now it faces a scrap from its main competitor, Virgin Australia, thanks to the might of Qatar Airways.
AviationAviationVirgin Australia has confirmed its plan to sell a 25 per cent stake to Qatar Airways, ahead of an anticipated return to public ownership.
School holiday chaosAviationMore than 1000 Qantas engineers are set to walk off the job on Monday morning as demands for increased pay mount.
newsNewsWireMore than 1000 Qantas engineers are set to walk off the job on Monday morning as demands for increased pay mount.
TourismAviationA 12-year agreement will unlock a wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights as Australia’s largest state says tourists are flocking back and spending more money than ever.
Travel incidentsNewsWireTravellers are being told to prepare for potential delays ahead of more industrial action planned by Qantas workers.