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Qantas’ bloated profit is built on underpaid workers and overpaying passengers

The national airline’s domestic side went from a $765m loss in 2022 to a profit of $1.27bn in 2023, a 63% leap on pre-COVID numbers.

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Public consultation ‘overwhelmingly’ supports fuel efficiency standard for cars, Labor says

Chris Bowen says the standard is needed to improve access to cleaner, cheaper-to-run cars in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: the Albanese government has questions to answer on competition

The Albanese government this week announced a review of competition policy. At the same time, it is not able to convincingly explain its decision to refuse Qatar Airways’ bid to expand its flights to Australia.

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Qantas record profit: delight for shareholders, distrust and derision from customers

The company has achieved an eye-watering annual profit – but at the expense of soaring ticket prices, record complaints and plummeting trust

The Guardian - AU

Hunter inland rail link part of national review

Inland rail is a vital link between farmers and the Port of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Missing million: Labor to deliver half of park funding promised by Meryl Swanson

The government will only provide $1m to upgrade Cooks Square Park.

Newcastle Herald

Labor’s mixed signals on mates don’t augur well for a reset from the Morrison years

While the situation might not be quite as blatant as it was under the Coalition, Labor is still more than happy to look after its big-spending friends.

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Qatar Airways says invasive examinations at airport were actions of police, not airline, Sydney court told

Five Australian women are suing the airline and its subsidiary over what they claim was ‘unlawful physical contact’ in Doha in October 2020

The Guardian - AU

Approving more Qatar Airways flights to Australia would go against ‘national interest’, government says

Labor defends decision to reject request for additional 21 services as international air fares remain high

The Guardian - AU

Former deputy AFP commissioner appointed to drive ESA culture change

Leanne Close will chair a committee tasked with improving the ESA after a damning review.

The Canberra Times

Minister says high-speed rail to Sydney will 'transform' Hunter

The minister says the project should be completed in 30 years.

Newcastle Herald

Work starts on Hexham straight road widening

Work on or next to the existing road will happen at night.

Newcastle Herald

Planning underway for Newcastle-Sydney high speed rail link

Planning and corridor works underway for the Sydney-Newcastle high speed rail link

Newcastle Herald

Airlines could ditch flights to Australia to meet future emissions promises, parliament told

Operators warn long-haul routes to nation risk being ‘priced out’ of international aviation when carbon pricing takes effect over next decade

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Harper pays tribute to outgoing HS2 chief on visit to station construction site

The Transport Secretary visited Birmingham to see work on the new Curzon Street Station.

The Canberra Times

NCA signs off on next stage of Canberra's light rail

The 1.7-kilometre stage 2A extension has been granted works approval.

The Guardian - AU

Western Sydney airport flight paths reveal suburbs to face vacuum-level noise 100 times a day by 2040

Modelling along planned flight paths suggest zones will be subject to noise pollution in excess of 70db, or washing machine-level, by 2040

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne airport runway proposal causing stress among communities, critics say

Federal decision about $1.9bn project delayed until end of year as local council flags possiblity of compensation for aircraft noise

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Newcastle Herald

High-speed rail compared to 'Utopia' but government 'determined' to deliver

'It's impossible to talk about Albanese's interest in high speed rail and not use the word 'Utopia' in the same sentence.'

AAP

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government knew ‘sustainable’ Darwin harbour project would be used for gas export, documents show

Briefing materials show the gas industry will benefit from proposed Middle Arm development, which has $1.5bn in federal backing

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie and Mark Coulton reject suggestion they ‘trespassed’ at inland rail project

Nationals pair say they were at a level crossing on a public road when they visited the rail corridor without ministerial permission

The Guardian - AU

Rex and Bonza call for immediate overhaul of Sydney airport laws to increase competition

Aviation leaders make plea to federal government, saying higher airfares and poorer service will persist without change

The New Daily

ACCC says it’s crucial that rules change to prevent Qantas, Virgin duopoly

The Albanese government is facing growing calls to crack down on major airlines like Qantas hoarding plane slots at Sydney Airport.

Newcastle Herald

Questions over $2 billion rail project to speed up Newcastle to Sydney trip

The federal government would not say if the project was on the chopping block in its infrastructure review.

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