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Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean

Written by Rico Merkert, Professor in Transport and Supply Chain Management and Deputy Director, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS), University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney

It is finally happening. After five years of being a private company, Virgin Australia will relist on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on June 24. The company is expected to raise A$685 million through the initial public offering (IPO).

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Virgin Australia is coming back to the share market. Here’s what this new chapter could mean

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How an Auditing Expert is Using TikTok to try and Stop the Federal Government’s Proposed Changes to Super

The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences

An extra 60,600 Australians found work in May. Here's why wages aren't moving much

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

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