State banks on Bluey power to win tourists
The world’s best loved blue heeler is being enlisted to help attract visitors to Queensland months before Bluey’s World tourism attraction.
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Perth Airport back in business after fuel drama
Air in the pipes has been blamed for a refuelling outage at Perth Airport which took more than 12 hours to resolve, resulting in dozens of cancelled flights.
Qantas scores new Perth Airport terminal
Qantas and Perth Airport have buried the hatchet with a 12-year deal which will see the airline get a brand new terminal by 2031.
$5bn to develop new airport gateway
Qantas has announced its biggest airport infrastructure deal in its history, which is set to open up economic growth and tourism in one Australian state.
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Schooling taxi drivers
WE’VE all encountered some pretty shocking taxi drivers. But now one city is tackling the problem with an old-school solution.
Qantas set to remain Australian
QANTAS has welcomed a decision to raise foreign investments caps on the airline, but still wants to see the restrictions removed.
Qantas slashes engineering jobs
QANTAS has revealed it will axe 167 jobs from its engineering division as part of its $2 billion cost-cutting program.
Expedia to buy Wotif.com for $700m
TRAVEL giant Expedia has launched a $700m bid for Wotif.com. with founders Graeme Wood and Andrew Bice agreeing to sell shares.
Tigerair set to pounce on Sydney Airport
TIGERAIR is crying foul over its arrangements at Sydney Airport. So it’s gearing up for fierce battle.
ACCC worried over casino plans
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog has concerns about a Hong Kong billionaire’s bid to own two casinos in far north Queensland.
Would you fly the Honda jet?
JAPANESE car manufacturer Honda has expanded its portfolio into jets. The business jet completed its maiden voyage, and it is surprisingly affordable.
Have your very own Red Bull stratos moment
WANT to get to the edge of space without actually going there? A company will now let you get there in a balloon
Airline fee crackdown fails to fly
EXCLUSIVE: Airlines, hotels and ticket agencies look set to keep slugging customers supersized surcharges, despite two court cases.
Four years old, worth $18 billion
IT’S only been around four years and you may never have heard of it, but one mobile-based company has just been valued at A$18 billion.
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