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More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.

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Report finds just how much airfares spiked since end of Rex. One route doubled

Prices for many Canberra flights have risen since Rex's exit.

The Canberra Times

Cheapest economy airfares more than doubled on some routes after collapse of Rex flights

ACCC says ticket price spike corresponds with concentration of sector and warns ‘it may be some time before a new airline emerges to compete’

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ACCC keeping ‘vigilant’ watch on Qantas and Virgin airfares after Rex retreat

Watchdog provides bleak assessment of airline competition, saying ticket prices could climb with return of duopoly

The Guardian - AU

Phone tower sell-off may affect rural mobile coverage

The consumer watchdog has found mobile companies face several commercial barriers to expanding coverage in the bush.

AAP

Southern states rely on Qld for winter gas supply

Queensland's excess gas supply will be sent to southern states this winter with the supply outlook for the next two winters described as "finely balanced".

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Domestic gas market able to avoid shortfall, says ACCC

The consumer watchdog commissioner says it's possible for Australia's domestic gas market to avoid a shortfall in the coming winter.

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Bonza eyes Northern Territory skies as consumer watchdog backs more competition

Budget airline Bonza has signalled interest in flying to the Northern Territory, after Qantas recently reduced flights to the territory.

The New Daily

Qantas complaints soar, as the ACCC calls on airlines to cut domestic airfares

Domestic airfares are still well above 2019 prices, despite jet fuel prices falling and bumper airline profits. The ACCC is warning carriers to cut airfares.

ABC News

Air fares for popular Newcastle route up 80%

An analysis by the consumer watchdog has found Australians are still paying significantly more for air travel than before COVID.

Newcastle Herald

Airfare prices flying high but descent in sight

Domestic airfares are still flying well above pre-pandemic levels but relief is in sight for passengers as prices start to drop.

AAP

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levels

Searches for flights are soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. What are the top destinations Australians are flying off to? Here's what the latest data tells us.

ABC News

Governments unveil renewables investment as ACCC warns of skyrocketing electricity bills

Competition across Australia’s electricity market is coming under pressure as prices soar, raising the spectre of even higher bills.

The New Daily

Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares

ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity

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Airfares soar before Christmas holidays

The price of air travel in Australia continues to reach new heights, with a new report showing passengers are paying much more this year.

AAP

Regulator clears Aust Post stamp hike

The competition regulator has cleared Australia Post's plan to hike the cost of sending letters and packages and take the price of a stamp to $1.20.

The New Daily

‘Dudded’: ACCC calls for action as Australians suffer stagnating NBN upload speeds

Australians are being "dudded" by stagnating NBN upload speeds far below the top rates advertised in their internet plans, new data reveals.

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