Qantas begins non-stop Airbus A330 flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, expected to bring 80,000 extra passengers to WA annually. A game-changer for tourism and family connections.
Qantas's strategic push to establish Perth as a major western hub is already delivering results, with strong passenger demand reported in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson details the airline's ambitious $5 billion plan to make Perth a major western hub, boosting tourism and creating thousands of jobs. Discover the future of Australian aviation.
CSIRO CEO Doug Hilton has declined to guarantee no further job losses beyond the 350 roles already slated for 2026, citing budget pressures and ageing infrastructure needs. Read the latest.
Internal emails show the Australian Research Council is planning staff cuts despite an expanded workload. Senator Pocock accuses the ARC of a secret restructure. Read the full investigation.
Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
Defence Force Chief David Johnston confirms plans to cut senior officer numbers, admitting the military is 'too top-heavy'. Get the latest on the ADF restructure and potential impacts.
New Australian research reveals technical issues in virtual job interviews negatively impact a candidate's perceived competence and hireability. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces a major leadership overhaul and potential head office job cuts as part of a strategic reset. Read the full details on the airline's new direction.
More than 180 Australian workers face an uncertain Christmas after fourth-generation family farming enterprise Dicky Bill Australia collapsed into voluntary administration. Read the full story.
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces criticism over VacSwim program cuts as state records 27 drownings this season. Government maintains focus on school-based swimming lessons.
Michael Clapsis, a 44-year-old IT consultant from Perth, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for stealing intimate images from young women and creating a fake Qantas Wi-Fi network to harvest private data from unsuspecting travellers.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the airline's largest-ever fleet renewal and a push for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, promising 13,000+ jobs for Australia.
A Qantas pilot and surf lifesaver reveals how 37,000 Australians have earned frequent flyer points through a unique beach safety training initiative. Discover the link between aviation safety and saving lives in the surf.
Meet Allegra Nash, Qantas' pioneering female pilot who turned childhood dreams into reality. Discover how she's inspiring the next generation of aviators in Australia.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the airline's largest-ever fleet renewal and pushes for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, promising 13,000+ jobs for Australia.
Meet First Officer Allegra Nash, a Qantas Pilot Academy graduate now flying for QantasLink. Discover how she's part of a new wave of female aviators shaping Australian aviation.
Qantas pilot Tim Staunton balances flying duties with surf lifesaving, helping 37,000 Australians learn beach safety through Qantas-backed initiative with frequent flyer rewards.
Meet Allegra Nash, Qantas' trailblazing female pilot whose childhood dreams became reality. Discover how she's inspiring the next generation of Australian aviators.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the largest fleet renewal in its history and a push for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, set to create over 13,000 jobs for Australia.
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia slash flight prices for Black Friday. Get return flights from $42 domestically and $149 to Singapore. Don't miss these limited-time deals!
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
Major Australian airlines are banning in-flight power bank use from December to reduce fire risks. Learn the new rules for carrying these essential travel items.
Australia's premier science agency CSIRO is cutting 350 research positions despite chronic underfunding. Learn how this threatens innovation and why experts warn it's becoming a 'glorified consultancy'.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
Virgin Australia and Qantas ban power banks in cabin luggage from December after multiple fire incidents. New safety rules restrict usage and storage of portable chargers.