Update after gross find shut nine beaches
After beachgoers ignored warnings of ‘polluted water’, council workers have cleaned up and reopened most affected beaches in northern Sydney.
Travel
Destinations where the Aussie dollar is still worth something
Our dollar doesn’t stretch far in the US or UK at the moment but Australian travellers can still enjoy a value-for-money holiday in these countries.
Weird reason for Qantas flight delays
The modern space race is causing headaches for Australian travellers at much lower altitudes, and billionaire Elon Musk is at the heart of it.
Carry-on luggage charges the latest airline fee
Could charging for carry-on solve the problem of passengers taking too much luggage into airline cabins?
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Airlines playing within the rules with Sydney Airport slots
A minister-ordered audit of Sydney Airport airline slots shows Qantas and Virgin are working the system to their own advantage but are not breaking any rules.
Hopes high as watchdog prepares to rule on Virgin-Qatar marriage
The competition watchdog is considered close to making its decision on the Virgin-Qatar deal that will see the Gulf carrier double its flights into Australia.
Jetstar’s overnight switch to a new public image
Jetstar is undergoing an overnight image change.
‘Mechanical issue’ forces priority landing
A Jetstar flight travelling from Sydney to Phuket made a priority landing back at Sydney International Airport after experiencing a ‘mechanical issue’ shortly after takeoff.
Bullish outlook for Web Travel after tough second quarter
Newly demerged Web Travel has given investors something to smile about with a $150m share buyback on the back of a lower half-year profit.
Qantas, Virgin slash fares for ‘travel week’ sale
Qantas has joined the Black Friday sales frenzy for the first time while Virgin says it has discounted over a million tickets, just as a new report warns airfares are set to climb in 2025.
$49 flights: Virgin, Qantas launch massive sales
Australia’s airline wars are heating up just in time for the holidays, with Virgin Australia and Qantas offering cut-price fares to some of the world’s hottest destinations.
Qantas share sale to super fund ‘not dishonest’
A court has found Qantas did not act dishonestly by transferring millions of shares to its own employee super fund over almost 30 years.
Flights cancellations soar at foggy Melbourne
Flight cancellations top 60 as fog descends on Melbourne Airport for a second day.
Plans for tobacco to light up aviation industry
Smoking might be banned on aircraft but tobacco could one day be used to fire up engines minus the nasty emissions thanks to new Australian research.
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