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Flight only lasted seconds before 'catastrophic' crash

Flight only lasted seconds before 'catastrophic' crash

Investigators are collecting evidence and assessing the "catastrophic scene" where a plane crashed into a hangar, killing two people and injuring 10 others.

Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar

Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar

Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar

Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar

Two people are dead and 10 others have been injured after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a suburban airport, sparking an intense fire.

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Australians still have the travel bug, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment created by the Middle East crisis, according to our busiest airport.

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Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Fewer flights, higher fares take off for airline flyers

Australian airfares are set to stay higher for longer as experts predict neither of the nation's major carriers will cut prices until fuel-cost hikes subside.

Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Qantas route cuts will hit hard for regional travellers

Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.

Bonza Airlines came a cropper due to 'maverick' backer

Bonza Airlines came a cropper due to 'maverick' backer

There is room for more competition in Australian aviation despite the failure of two regional carriers, according to the former boss of Bonza Airlines.

Accused murderer faces court after airport arrest

Accused murderer faces court after airport arrest

A man accused of murdering a woman has faced court after he was arrested trying to board an overseas flight.

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Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship.

Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport

Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport

Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport

Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport

A pilot and co-pilot are dead after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia airport.

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.

Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

Charter owner charged over sophisticated 'black flight'

A "black flight" that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia to Indonesia has led to the arrest of an aviation company owner for people smuggling.

Euro summer dreams still alive for hopeful jetsetters

Euro summer dreams still alive for hopeful jetsetters

Euro summer dreams still alive for hopeful jetsetters

Euro summer dreams still alive for hopeful jetsetters

As some travellers are forced to change their overseas plans at the last minute, travel agents are urging those with future bookings to hold their nerve.

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs

Qantas and Air NZ say the Iran war has caused a huge spike in the cost of jet fuel, while Virgin Australia's code-sharing flights to Doha have been cancelled.

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Australian spy plane to watch Middle East battle space

Australia will deploy an advanced spy plane to the Middle East to defend against Iranian attacks, although critics warn the nation is being drawn into the war.

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

Families of flight MH370 victims push for wider search

Malaysia is being urged to extend the search for a flight carrying 227 passengers that disappeared en route from ‌Kuala Lumpur to Beijing 12 years ago.

Festival of world music scrambles due to world conflict

More than 120 artists and crew heading to the WOMADelaide festival have been caught up in travel chaos, with some making massive journeys so they can perform.

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Airport infrastructure boom could sting travellers

The competition watchdog warns $20 billion worth of airport infrastructure projects could be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airfares.

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal.

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australia is standing with every day Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region.

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

Virgin leaders join Qantas on airport costs warning

Australia's second-largest airline is out of administration and back-paying taxes, but warns rising industry costs could put air travel out of reach for some.

Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

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