‘Unconscionable’: Optus cops $100m fine
Telco giant Optus has agreed to pay a whopping $100m fine for exploiting hundreds of vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians.
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Government help for Rex set to climb to $160m
Transport Minister Catherine King has confirmed ‘positive progress of Rex sale process’, but says administrators need more time.
Qantas makes a surprise comeback at world airline awards | FULL LIST
The Skytrax World Airline Awards have been revealed at the Paris Air Show. Where did Qantas land?
Australia faces ‘world of churn’: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers has warned of a “world of churn and change” which will impact the Australian economy as he outlines the plans for the next three years in government.
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6000 jobs at risk as smelter nears collapse
Rio Tinto’s mammoth Tomago aluminium smelter is reportedly close to collapse, putting some 6000 jobs at risk.
Visa scramble after Qantas diversion to Azerbaijan
Qantas has rejected reports passengers were told they would have to pay for a new flight using cryptocurrency or cash after a mid-air medical incident saw the QF2 flight land in Azerbaijan with about 500 passengers on board.
Why the future of air travel is long and narrow
Flying long haul in economy can be a trial at the best of times, but more airlines now want passengers to do it in single-aisle aircraft due to the lower costs involved.
Millions to be hit by new credit rule
From Tuesday, sweeping new changes are coming to Buy Now Pay Later services, potentially impacting millions of Australians. Here’s what it means for you.
Aussie state could get extra public holiday
West Australians could be in for an extra public holiday as the state looks at syncing its system with the east coast.
Insane amount Aussies could pay for coffee
The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.
Qantas freighter pilots’ strike vote a potential hit to online orders
More than 100 Qantas freighter pilots, who spend only six hours a week flying, are threatening strike action as they fight for greater pay and more days off.
Beer turned off, 15 sacked after RSL feud
A bitter feud has broken out at one of Sydney’s most popular RSLs after beer was turned off and 15 staff members were sacked.
‘Not gonna be OK’: Farmer breaks down
There is heartbreak among Aussie farmers after a “worst case scenario” event leaves them facing the unthinkable.
Massive update on Amazon product
A controversial product has been wiped from Amazon’s Australian shopfront following a landmark new law.
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