The second lives of Qantas planes: where the 747s are flying still
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Real reason iconic pie empire imploded
For a while, Pie Face seemed like a delicious homegrown business success story, conquering Aussie retail and setting its sights on the world – until it all crumbled.
Energy stocks rebound leads ASX higher
The local sharemarket extended gains in afternoon trade, driven by a sharp rebound in energy stocks and buoyant gold miners. Jobs data won’t push RBA rate cut in May. BHP gains on steady March quarter. Woodside spikes on LNG deal, oil price.
Qantas marks 90 years flying abroad as fleet woes clip its wings
It’s 90 years to the day since Qantas first carried two passengers on a DH86 aircraft from Brisbane to Singapore but the airline now faces significant challenges to its expansion.
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Aussie brewer collapses after crushing blow
A popular brewery has entered voluntary administration after its major financial backer collapsed, triggering challenges at venues in Hobart, Melbourne and Perth.
Woolies called out over major product
Woolworths is facing the heat again with another shareholder resolution over its salmon farming practices lodged with the company today.
Aussie icon collapses into administration
Australia’s first mail-order shoe business has given a sad update after over a century surviving two world wars and the invention of the internet.
Major Australian retailer collapses
A 100-year-old company that survived two world wars has been taken down by the cost-of-living in 2025.
China clips Boeing’s wings to the tune of $40bn
Beijing’s instruction to Chinese airlines not to take further delivery of Boeing jets or parts could cost the US manufacturer as much as $40bn.
Energy stocks weigh as ASX closes flat; Sigma’s $297m selloff
Sigma’s billionaire director cashes in. Star shares down after roller-coaster start. Zip top gainer. BOQ lifts on profit beat. Asian markets red as Nvidia-led falls loom. China warns of US tariff pressures.
Air travel woes spike has police on alert over Easter
A recent surge in bad behaviour by airline passengers does not bode well for the busy Easter holiday period, with federal police increasing airport patrols in preparation.
Iconic retailer set to close 87 stores
Jeanswest will close down all of its stores in the next six weeks, leaving hundreds out of a job.
More Aussies than ever embracing an ‘overseas Easter’
One in three air travellers over the Easter period are choosing to spend their time overseas, bookings data shows.
Popular chain on verge of collapse in Australia
The future of a popular fast food restaurant in Australia is now uncertain, after its operator confirmed it will sell off the chain.
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