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Amelia McGuire is the aviation, tourism and gaming reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Regulator extends Star special manager ahead of NSW licence decision

Regulator extends Star special manager ahead of NSW licence decision

The Star is likely to retain its casino licence in NSW following the extension for its special manager, Nicholas Weeks.

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Albanese lays blame on Rex as finger pointing heats up

Albanese lays blame on Rex as finger pointing heats up

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the regional routes that Rex provides must continue, but its decision to move into capital city services had been misguided.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Rex collapses with 600 jobs at risk as all capital city flights axed
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Rex collapses with 600 jobs at risk as all capital city flights axed

The airline has cancelled all flights between major airports after halting its domestic 737 services, prompting Virgin and Qantas to offer free rebooking for Rex customers.

  • by Amelia McGuire
From a PR stunt to wellness zone: Qantas’ 22-hour non-stop gamble

From a PR stunt to wellness zone: Qantas’ 22-hour non-stop gamble

The airline is banking on some of the longest flights in the world to be a hit with passengers, who will have to cough up 20 per cent more for the privilege.

  • by Amelia McGuire
$9b Qantas super fund to merge with Australian Retirement Trust

$9b Qantas super fund to merge with Australian Retirement Trust

The merger is putting an end to one of the oldest corporate super funds in Australia.

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Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss

Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss

Vanessa Hudson says the demise of challenger airline Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.

  • by Amelia McGuire
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Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved

Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved

Less than 40 per cent of the complaints lodged about Australian airlines were addressed in 2023, with Virgin Australia copping the most heat and Qantas taking the longest to deal with issues.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Warning over narrow roads near new Sydney airport

Warning over narrow roads near new Sydney airport

One of the world’s biggest shipping companies says the roads near Western Sydney International Airport cannot support the size of its planned freight operations.

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Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators

Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators

Hall Chadwick has issued a damning report into the failed budget carrier which found Bonza should have entered administration earlier than it did.

  • by Amelia McGuire
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment

The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.

  • by Amelia McGuire
The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away

The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.

  • by Amelia McGuire