Blasted by water guns: Aussie tourists in Spain warned
Tourists are being forced to run for cover as enraged locals armed with water pistols target them. This is why it’s happening and how you could end up in the firing line.
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Aussie shares hit record high on Fed fever
The Australian sharemarket has closed out the week on a record high as investors position themselves for imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Former Rex chairman moves to reclaim position
Rex’s former executive chairman is seeking revenge on the directors who ousted him from the role, calling a general meeting to vote on their removal.
Heavy Qantas landing won’t be investigated
Qantas A380 pilots have revealed how the superjumbo can lose up to nine of its 22 tyres and make it safely to the gate, after a dramatic landing in Singapore this week.
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Qantas workers ‘in firing line’ over new crisis
Qantas unions have lashed out at Alan Joyce for leaving frontline workers to deal with customer outrage at ‘ghost flight’ allegations.
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.
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