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Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia

Written by Ian Douglas, Honorary Senior Lecturer, UNSW Aviation and Fellow of the University of Wollongong, UNSW Sydney

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Federal Transport Minister Catherine King has offered several explanations for the decision to deny the Qatari government’s request to fly extra flights into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

None of them amounts to a clear rationale for the decision, which has been criticised by airlines, airports, tourism bodies consumer...

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club
SBCo, Founder/Director, Sally Burleigh has been appointed as the retained strategic PR and communications partner for Sydne…
Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
The 2026 federal budget was delivered after a year of building expectations for bold reform.Part of that buildup was last yea…
Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules
Didier Marti/Getty ImagesAcross New Zealand and Australia, the impacts of a warming climate have been slowly changing how inv…
Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia
Mao Li/PexelsSince at least the early 1990s, much of regional Australia has felt overlooked by the rest of the country. Our r…
Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation
Mikhail Nilov/PexelsDo you ever feel like everything is getting more expensive, everywhere, all at once? You’re not alo…
Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called his budget “ambitious in the face of adversity”.Speaking to reporters in the lo…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) regarding the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026…

Exploring Ingenious Applications of Software Engineering
In the constantly evolving landscape of modern technology, software engineering serves as the cornerstone of innovation, fuelling ground-breaking solutions across diverse domains. Beyond mere functionality, software engineering consultants wield their creativity to push…
The four critical tenets of responsible AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is behind the majority of things we interact with online including product/service suggestions, health diagnoses, and language translations. Like a muscle, the more it’s used, the more…
Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike
Lighthousebay/GettyHave you ever gone out to bring in your wheelie bin after collection day only to find it still full? That was the situation facing residents of three Melbourne councils…

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Cooee Native Superfoods’ Bunji range of dog kibble and treats is rolling out across Ritchies Supermarkets now, with stock already on shelves in se...

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Australian corporates and SMBs are under pressure. Competition from global players is intensifying, margins are under strain, and technology adop...

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia

SBCo Appointed Strategic Communications Partner for THE PILLARS - Sydney’s Private Members Club

Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start

Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules

Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia

Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation

Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Exploring Ingenious Applications of Software Engineering

The four critical tenets of responsible AI

Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers