Australia’s ‘hidden gem’ holiday spots revealed
Some of Australia’s best hideaway holiday spots have been revealed in a new guide aimed at boosting local tourism. But it’s the locals who can really rave about living in tiny towns.
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Wagners weigh into green jet fuel industry
The Queensland family best known for building an airport in under two years has turned its attention to sustainable aviation fuel.
Is China the new Japan?
A ninth Chinese airline is about to start flying to Australia, filling the void left by Qantas’s withdrawal from mainland China and begging the question — is China the new Japan for Aussies?
Fresh blow as Rex to cut more jobs
More than 70 airline employees could be facing further redundancies, weeks after Rex fell into voluntary administration.
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ACCC demands Qantas pay $250m as lawsuit emerges
Australia’s competition watchdog is demanding Qantas face a record fine for allegedly selling tickets on 8000 cancelled flights. See if you’re affected.
Qantas should pay $250m fine: ACCC boss
Gina Cass-Gottlieb says she wants Qantas to face a fine of $250m if the ACCC case against the airline – for allegedly selling tickets for 8000 cancelled flights – succeeds.
Qantas axes expiry date for travel credits
Qantas will scrap the expiry date on its $570m bank of travel credits and promised to provide refunds for many of the unused fares.
Qantas advertised 8k tickets for dud flights
The flying kangaroo has been taken to court by the consumer watchdog over shocking allegations it advertised tickets for thousands of already-cancelled flights.
Dutton accuses PM of ‘sweetheart deal’ to protect Qantas
The Opposition Leader’s comments came as Peter Costello said he can’t fathom why a decision was made to restrict Qatar from increasing flights to Australia.
Rex ‘fair value’ trick turns loss into profit
Rex has managed to finish the 2023 financial year in the black thanks to some creative accounting that turned a $31.7m operational loss into a $14.4m statutory profit.
Flight Centre in massive $485m turnaround
Results reveal which Aussies can still afford to travel, and are willing to pay more for the privilege.
Parliament pressure grows on Qantas over Qatar ruling
The blocking of Qatar Airways’ flights has been questioned by another parliamentary committee as ANZ’s chief weighed in, describing the decision as ‘disturbing’.
Human bone could solve mystery
Queensland Police are investigating after what’s believed to be human remains were found at Mossman Gorge.
Why airfares are so high and what will bring them down
What’s driving airfares and when will prices come down have been brought into focus by the Qatar Airways’ controversy. Two factors are key to lower prices.
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