Tennis becomes corporate Australia’s busiest boardroom
Melbourne Park has developed into the nation’s busiest surrogate boardroom as corporate leaders use the Australian Open tennis extravaganza to entertain clients, network and reward employees.
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Premier dangles lifeline for casino
While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.
Airfare deals heat up as Qantas and Virgin slash fares
In an encouraging sign for travellers, competition is heating up between Qantas and Virgin Australia, with both launching fare discounts and reward seats.
Crucial deal could end NSW rail chaos
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
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Qantas engineers’ strike targets biggest travel day
The airline says it’s ‘well-prepared’ for 500 engineers walking off the job on Friday morning with 97 per cent of flights getting away on time in morning peak time.
Virgin-Qatar fares undercut rival Qantas
Virgin Australia has revealed the price passengers will pay for the airline’s return to long-haul flying with Qatar Airways with ticket sales starting Thursday.
Flights under $2000 in new Virgin-Qatar fare sale
Aussie travellers are being lured to fly to Paris, London and Rome for under $2000 as the new Virgin-Qatar partnership takes off.
Rex sued for ‘deceptive’ conduct, questions about $80m lifeline
Questions have been raised about the government’s decision to throw Rex an $80m lifeline when it was under investigation for deceptive conduct, with four directors now charged.
$199 flights: Jetstar launches new route to idyllic island
Jetstar is continuing its expansion into the Pacific, announcing a snap sale with fares as low as $199 as it adds another destination to its growing list of idyllic island routes.
Wild corruption claim hits Rex Airlines
Australia’s corporate watchdog has announced stunning allegations of corruption against the directors of embattled airline company Rex.
New way to get you and your car home
Rideshare company DiDi has launched a new service to get you and your car home safely after a night out.
Record summer of travel to test airports and airlines
More staff, spare planes and extra SmartGates are on order as airports and airlines prepare for their busiest summer ever.
Pay deal for ground crew averts airport strike
Last-minute talks have averted a threatened strike by ground crews at major airports, after their employer agreed to union demands.
Qantas six hour flight to nowhere under investigation
A six hour Qantas flight to nowhere is under investigation by ATSB as the airline suffers more drama and a turn back to Brisbane.
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