Crown Resorts will keep its licence to operate its flagship Melbourne casino 18 months after it was disgraced by two scathing royal commissions and a state ... Show more
An unruly passenger has forced a Bali-bound Jetstar flight to return to Melbourne Airport after a bizarre mid-air tirade. #9News
Australia's aviation sector has been accused of price-gouging, but airlines say 'monopolistic' airport operators are driving up costs
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/australias-monopolisitic-airports-overcharging-airlines/103634144
Virgin Australia announces small dogs and cats to be allowed in cabin on domestic flights
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-07/virgin-australia-to-allow-pets-fly-in-cabin/103557824
Allan government spends $67 million to pause building Airport Rail link: Contractors on Melbourne’s airport rail link have been paid $67 million to delay to the ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/allan-government-spends-67-million-to-pause-building-airport-rail-link-20240308-p5fayi.html
Major airline lands in Aus for first time: It’s been years in the making, but Aussies will now have access to 346 destinations in 130 countries after the ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/turkish-airlines-makes-its-debut-into-australia-with-first-flight-landing-in-melbourne/news-story/233e6151ffc6945001bc8c330dcdc815
Schools closed, transport disruptions as Victoria braces for day of high fire danger
theage.com.au/national/victoria/schools-closed-transport-disruptions-as-victoria-braces-for-day-of-high-fire-danger-20240222-p5f6vr.html
Taylor Swift lands in Sydney ahead of four stadium shows: The superstar touched down at Kingsford Smith Airport on Monday afternoon.
theage.com.au/culture/music/taylor-swift-lands-in-sydney-ahead-of-four-stadium-shows-20240219-p5f62a.html
Surprise city named best in Australia: Forget the golden sands of the Sunshine Coast or the wine trails that call Adelaide home — because Aussies and ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/best-of-travel/australian-city-named-best-in-the-country-outweighing-sydney-and-brisbane/news-story/6e69272d37b62eada10b6bedf2bb88f5
Swift spotted in public for first time: Taylor Swift has been spotted boarding her private jet in Melbourne.
news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/taylor-swift-spotted-after-three-melbourne-shows/news-story/d60aaf52e7d8d9771fcd4787c7fdb213
Swift kick from concerts crafts an Australian tourism love story: Bulging planes, packed trains and hotels full to the brim. The pop superstar’s concerts have ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/swift-kick-from-concerts-crafts-an-australian-tourism-love-story-20240218-p5f5ts.html
Taylor Swift arrives in Australia for record-breaking tour: “She’s just unlike any other”: Dozens of fans waited at Melbourne Airport for the chance to see Swift ...
theage.com.au/culture/music/taylor-swift-arrives-in-australia-for-record-breaking-tour-20240215-p5f532.html
‘Bad planning’: Couple’s Swift post backfires: A couple who accidentally stayed in Melbourne on the same weekend that Taylor Swift was in town say the decision ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/furious-couple-stay-in-melbourne-during-taylor-swift-concert-weekend/news-story/01de2e2218c7235f108b55602763eadd
Surprise last-minute tickets for Taylor Swift’s Melbourne shows released: Lines of Swifties have already begun forming outside the Ticketek office in the CBD as ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/surprise-last-minute-tickets-available-for-fans-hoping-to-see-taylor-swift-melbourne-20240215-p5f5b3.html
$20K room Swift rumoured to be staying in: If Australia is feeling a little sparklier, it’s because one of the world’s most famous faces landed at Melbourne ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/accommodation/inside-taylor-swifts-rumoured-20k-a-night-hotel-room-in-melbourne/news-story/fda1bae31e0e376ff6969dac18477cf8
Airport rail stand-off drags on with no mediator in sight: Three months after the federal government said it would resolve the Melbourne Airport Rail stalemate ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/airport-rail-stand-off-drags-on-with-no-mediator-in-sight-20240226-p5f7xk.html
Private jets, penthouse suites: How a superstar travels (Taylor’s version): Take a look at how Taylor Swift arrived in Australia and the luxurious digs she’ll ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/private-jets-penthouse-suites-how-a-superstar-travels-taylor-s-version-20240215-p5f57c.html
Call to boost treatments to beat Victoria’s $240m heroin habit: One Victorian MP says the state government should consider allowing medical prescriptions of ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/call-to-boost-treatments-to-beat-victoria-s-240m-heroin-habit-20240221-p5f6mb.html
The tale of three Heidelbergs, a suburb full of contradictions: They are neighbours on the map, but Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights and Heidelberg West are ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-tale-of-three-heidelbergs-a-suburb-full-of-contradictions-20240122-p5ez3u.html
Urgent warning as deadly virus spreads: A dangerous and contagious virus is spreading in Australia after the disease was detected in a passenger on an Emirates ...
news.com.au/national/victoria/news/urgent-warning-after-measles-case-travelled-through-melbourne-airport/news-story/1ed778751d40bbec51c4377da9563496
Wild pics show Australia’s gone Swift-mad: Australia, we were never going to be chill about this, were we?
news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/crowds-flock-to-melbourne-airport-at-1am-to-greet-taylor-swift/news-story/25a7a6accd498882fb63f601dd1b3798
LOOK: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is back in Australia to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
The Philippine leader arrived at the Melbourne ... Show more
Tweet treat: Sewage treatment plant birdwatching tourism takes flight: Victoria’s sewage treatment areas may have snakes, fighting raptors and ‘poo soup’ ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/tweet-treat-sewage-treatment-plant-birdwatching-tourism-takes-flight-20240128-p5f0kt.html
Turkish Airlines heads down under, operates inaugural flight to Melbourne : Turkish Airlines has finally begun its long-awaited service between Istanbul and ...
aerotime.aero/articles/turkish-airlines-starts-melbourne-flights
Qantas A380 operates one-hour flight to rescue Swifties stranded due to storm: Qantas flew an Airbus A380 aircraft from Melbourne to Sydney after three B737 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-a380-operates-one-hour-flight-to-rescue-swifties-stranded-due-to-storm
‘Unfavourable weather’ reason for THAI Melbourne flight landing in Sydney: BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on Wednesday (Jan 31) clarified that ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/02/01/unfavourable-weather-reason-for-thai-melbourne-flight-landing-in-sydney
Traveller Letters: Including tips automatically is theft: “If a person has a problem with their salary they should take it up with their boss ...
smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/traveller-letters-including-tips-automatically-is-theft-20240201-p5f1m0.html
Hollywood star, 56, goes full glam in Melb: Hollywood actor Kate Walsh was spotted at Mebourne airport alongside her Aussie fiance Andrew Nixon ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-photos/emily-in-paris-star-kate-walsh-stuns-at-melbourne-airport/news-story/bada03fb76964c7cad2c93ebdf510e07
Star chef leads new eating options at Sydney, Melbourne airports: From the dry sandwiches and bad coffee many remember as on offer in last century’s airports ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/star-chef-leads-new-eating-options-at-sydney-melbourne-airports-20240109-p5ew22.html
Melbourne Airport’s 18,000 workers have just four bus routes to work: The vast majority of workers get to the airport by private vehicle – as do about half of ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-airport-s-18-000-workers-have-just-four-bus-routes-to-work-20240116-p5exnc.html
Melbourne Airport sets new international traveller record despite inflationary pressures
theage.com.au/business/companies/melbourne-airport-sets-new-international-traveller-record-despite-inflationary-pressures-20240110-p5ewcq.html
Turkish Airlines to start Melbourne flights on March 15 - Türkiye News: Starting in mid-March, Turkish Airlines will launch flights from Istanbul to Melbourne ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-airlines-to-start-melbourne-flights-on-march-15-189904
Emirates Lounge, Melbourne: The Emirates Lounge at Melbourne Airport is a solid step above the airline's offering of yesteryear, with sweeping airport views.
pointhacks.com.au/reviews/emirates-lounge-melbourne/
The 2022 election promises that Labor has fulfilled – and broken: Victorian Labor is one year into its third term in government, with Jacinta Allan recently ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-2022-election-promises-that-labor-has-fulfilled-and-broken-20231214-p5erf2.html
Flash flooding likely in some areas as heavy rain falls across Victoria: Victoria has been battered by heavy rain and flooding, with residents in parts of the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/506237/flash-flooding-likely-in-some-areas-as-heavy-rain-falls-across-victoria
Victoria weather warnings as heavy rain across state causes flash flooding: Emergency services in Victoria say floodwaters are rapidly rising in Seymour and Yea ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-08/victoria-weather-flood-warning/103291588
A man has been restrained on a Qantas flight from Bali to Melbourne following a mid-air "episode".
DETAILS: nine.social/uFs #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm
This suburb has the potential to be Melbourne’s second CBD. But there’s one shortcoming
theage.com.au/national/victoria/this-suburb-has-the-potential-to-be-melbourne-s-second-cbd-but-there-s-one-shortcoming-20231228-p5etzs.html
More storms forecast for Melbourne after wild weather batters Victoria: More storms are forecast for Melbourne after wild weather rolled across the state ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/more-storms-forecast-for-melbourne-after-wild-weather-batters-victoria-20240102-p5euqy.html
Lyon and Brownless photo causes a stir: Garry Lyon and Nicky Brownless have returned to Melbourne showing off their engagement news.
news.com.au/sport/afl/photo-of-gary-lyon-and-nicky-brownless-after-engagement-causes-a-stir/news-story/62dd48df87871fbfeecdc8beaa0a01db
‘What’s your excuse?’: Cricket storm erupts: Pakistan overcame a rain delay and a slow start with the ball to take the fight to Australia on Day 1 of the Boxing ...
news.com.au/sport/cricket/australia-vs-pakistan-boxing-day-test-live-weather-threatens-opening-day/news-story/1289c2345b68568a2cbef9f32feb5163
Quick Glance: Unveiling the Boxing Day Tradition
- Discover everything about the day after Christmas.
- Originally, Boxing Day was a day off for servants, during which they received a special Christmas box from their masters.
- Servants also went home to give Christmas boxes to their families.
- In some European countries such as Hungary, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, Boxing Day is celebrated as a second Christmas Day.
Priceless airport worker act caught on video: Two airport workers have been captured in a wholesome exchange while unknowingly being filmed by a heart warmed ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/airports/virgin-airlines-employees-captured-in-sweet-golfing-lesson-on-tarmac/news-story/85f5cc04d0a7cd7162680bf04feb185a
David Warner makes ‘sentimental’ appeal for return of his baggy greens, says ‘I would be grateful, happy to…' | Mint
livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/david-warner-retirement-sentimental-appeal-for-return-of-his-baggy-greens-i-would-be-grateful-happy-to-pak-vs-aus-11704170742951.html
Flash flooding, hail and storms in one of Victoria’s wettest Christmas Days: Record rainfall led to flash flooding in several regional towns, hundreds called for ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/flash-flooding-hail-and-storms-in-one-of-victoria-s-wettest-christmas-days-20231225-p5etku.html
Huge change at major airport before Xmas: Uber kerbside pick-up is finally coming to Sydney Airport after the same was launched at Melbourne Airport two years ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/airports/big-change-at-sydney-airport-ahead-of-christmas/news-story/35b8e5ffa9ff9b2f63f3b7851e0ca8fc
Scorching temperatures, wild winds and storms are lashing parts of Victoria, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing severe weather warnings for much of the ... Show more
Drastic change to Jetstar aircraft: Jetstar has given one its planes a makeover in support of the LGBTQI+ community.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/jetstar-gives-plane-makeover-in-support-of-lgbtqi-community/news-story/b2119ae50246fb38301606edea58422b
Flights axed, traffic delayed as fog blankets Melbourne: Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Melbourne Airport, while road traffic delays are mounting as ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/flights-axed-traffic-delayed-as-fog-shrouds-melbourne-20231212-p5eqr8.html
‘Gutless’: Re-detention laws passed in fiery late-night session of parliament: Opposition frontbencher Dan Tehan called Labor “gutless” for shutting down debate ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/fourth-detainee-arrested-as-labor-coalition-race-to-pass-new-laws-20231206-p5epky.html
Victoria announces first large Suburban Rail Loop contract amid ‘excessive secrecy’ concerns
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/12/victoria-suburban-rail-loop-tunnels-contracts-premier-jacinta-allan
Passengers restrain man who became disruptive on a Qantas Bali-Melbourne flight: A disruptive man on a Qantas Bali-Melbourne flight was held down by passengers ...
aerotime.aero/articles/passengers-restrain-man-who-became-disruptive-on-a-qantas-bali-melbourne-flight
Melbourne Airport pushes cheaper tunnel vision to overcome state’s billion dollar objection
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-airport-pushes-cheaper-tunnel-vision-to-overcome-state-s-billion-dollar-objection-20231122-p5elyn.html
Major flood risk as heavy rain hammers parts of Victoria: The weather bureau has forecast four days of rain, warning of damaging winds and potential flash ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/rain-for-four-days-straight-victoria-set-for-a-sodden-start-to-summer-20231129-p5enkt.html
As we head into the holiday season, Qantas has hit MORE turbulence over its reputation.
READ MORE: nine.social/rG8 #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm
Melbourne’s Airport Rail in danger of becoming the next East West Link: Victoria is reluctant to build the $13 billion airport line while Canberra is all for it ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-s-airport-rail-in-danger-of-becoming-the-next-east-west-link-20231117-p5eksp.html
Victoria’s most affordable two-hat restaurant is worth a holiday on its own: On a corner block in a country town, you’ll find one of Victoria’s best restaurants ...
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/victoria-s-most-affordable-two-hat-restaurant-is-worth-a-holiday-on-its-own-20231108-p5eiih.html
Elle Macpherson’s furious airport moment: Elle Macpherson has allegedly been overheard snapping at border security staff at a US airport after being forced to ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/elle-macpherson-overheard-getting-frustrated-at-us-airport-security/news-story/fd28da74bd7facda065ad4a604b7ef98
Victoria considers private investment deal for Suburban Rail Loop: Rising infrastructure costs and federal reluctance to fund projects has the Victorian ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-considers-private-investment-deal-for-suburban-rail-loop-20231108-p5eihv.html
Projects axed as government makes space for pricey bridges and roads: A review of the federal government’s infrastructure pipeline says up to one in 10 needs to ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/projects-axed-as-government-makes-space-for-pricey-bridges-and-roads-20231115-p5ek6z.html
Ron Barassi plotted my demise, but he was my hero: As a kid sitting on my father’s shoulders at Kardinia Park, I cheered for Geelong, my local heroes ...
theage.com.au/sport/afl/ron-barassi-plotted-my-demise-but-he-was-my-hero-20231107-p5ei6r.html
High-rises could be needed to fill Suburban Rail Loop funding hole: The government will have to maximise developer levy revenue around new SRL stations to help ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/high-rises-could-be-needed-to-fill-suburban-rail-loop-funding-hole-20231112-p5ejca.html
Major airline axes all Australian routes: A major international airline has culled all of its long-haul flights, including routes between Vietnam and Frankfurt ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/bamboo-airways-axes-all-australian-routes-amid-massive-restructure/news-story/b4022f023c7f62b91ad4e169d068f831
Which Victorian town boasts a pub with a sculpture of a fish on its roof? Take the Age quiz
theage.com.au/national/victoria/which-victorian-town-boasts-a-pub-with-a-sculpture-of-a-fish-on-its-roof-take-the-age-quiz-20231004-p5e9m0.html
Asiana Airlines links Melbourne and Seoul with direct flights: Thanks to Asiana Airlines, flying between Melbourne and Seoul now comes without a detour through ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/asiana-airlines-melbourne-seoul-flights/
Passengers restrain allegedly 'intoxicated and abusive' Queensland woman on Melbourne-bound flight
9news.com.au/national/cairns-melbourne-flight-passengers-restrain-queensland-woman-allegedly-acting-disorderly/edc90ef5-e18c-4ba5-9992-9162c6fa5aae
Qantas IT blunder leaves corpses in coffins on the tarmac: The airline’s freight division suffered a catastrophic system failure leaving human remains ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/qantas-it-blunder-leaves-corpses-in-coffins-on-the-tarmac-20231004-p5e9m9.html
Virgin Australia ground crew accused of mishandling a quadriplegic doctor: Virgin Australia is investigating an incident at Brisbane Airport involving a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-ground-crew-accused-of-mishandling-a-quadriplegic-doctor
Singapore Airlines' SilverKris First Class Lounge, Melbourne: Turn left at the entrance to Singapore Airlines' lounges in Melbourne Airport ...
pointhacks.com.au/reviews/singapore-airlines-silverkris-first-class-lounge-melbourne/
How the man with the charisma of a suburban accountant became Victoria’s most consequential premier
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/he-was-seen-as-having-the-charisma-of-a-suburban-accountant-then-he-became-victoria-s-most-consequential-premier-20230810-p5dvh3.html
Quick Glance: Daniel Andrews and COVID-19: Could We Have Assumed More Risk?
- As premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews strongly emphasized the fight against COVID-19.
- Andrews and his government bear responsibility for this.
- There were outbreaks in Perth and Brisbane due to quarantine breaches.
- A potential underinvestment in public health in Victoria warrants serious consideration.
Victoria’s new deputy premier was ‘always very keen to rise’: Ben Carroll, from Labor’s Right faction, was elected unopposed by the party caucus on Wednesday to ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-s-new-deputy-premier-was-always-very-keen-to-rise-20230927-p5e82v.html
What do Qantas passengers at Melbourne Airport think of Alan Joyce’s early retirement and legacy?#alanjoyce #qantas
Quick Glance: Alan Joyce to Depart Qantas Early
- After 15 years, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will step down two months earlier than planned, following a challenging period for the airline.
- Incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson will take charge of the embattled company on Wednesday, as Joyce informed the airline's board of his decision to retire earlier in order to support the company's progress.
- "Given the circumstances, it is best for me to bring forward my retirement and hand over to Vanessa and the new management team, knowing they will do an excellent job": Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.
- "Recent weeks have made it clear to me that the company needs to prioritize its renewal, considering the focus on Qantas and past events," Joyce said.
Special levy could be needed for Suburban Rail Loop funding hole, experts say: Economists say Victoria might be forced to impose new taxes or levies to pay for ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/special-levy-could-be-needed-for-suburban-rail-loop-funding-hole-experts-say-20230829-p5e0af.html
Qantas passengers furious after being stranded on Melbourne tarmac for six hours before flight cancellation
9news.com.au/national/qantas-passengers-six-hour-delay-melbourne-to-los-angeles-flight/6f470c86-89f9-4071-824f-027c07a1f850
Airline sells Aussies $0 tickets for 24 hours: A Vietnamese budget airline will sell tickets to Australian travellers at a price of $0 for 24 hours.
news.com.au/travel/travel-deals/vietnamese-airline-sells-aussies-0-tickets-for-24-hours/news-story/0c70c9540df24a178a611c257ba649fc
Qatar Airways ‘disappointed’ over Australia’s decision to block extra flights: Qatar Airways has expressed disappointment over the Australian government’s ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qatar-airways-disappointed-over-australias-decision-to-block-extra-flights
Quick Glance: Qatar Airways prevents recurrence of invasive gynecological examinations
- Qatar Airways rejects invasive gynecological examinations
- Five women file a lawsuit against the airline in Australian Federal Court
- No response or apology from Qatar Airways regarding the complaints
- Qantas supports recovery of the international aviation market before allowing more flights from Qatar Airways to Australia
Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Tokyo Narita and Sao Paulo routes: Emirates will extend its Premium Economy service to Tokyo Narita and Sao Paulo flights
aerotime.aero/articles/emirates-introduces-premium-economy-to-tokyo-narita-and-sao-paulo-routes
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