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Rex offered cheap and reliable flights. I knew it couldn’t last
If the government wants to do better for consumers in a cost-of-living crisis it should talk less and act more and embark on reform of the airline industry that allows competition to flourish.
- by David King
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Rex Airlines in trading halt amid speculation of Deloitte appointment
Australia’s third-largest airline Rex’s shares are in a trading halt as speculation mounts that it has called in restructuring experts Deloitte to take a look at its books.
- by Staff reporter
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
Jetstar headquarters on the block
With a $65 million-plus million price tag, the long-time owners of the airline’s headquarters in Collingwood have decided to take flight after almost three decades.
- by Tim Boreham
Hotel hunters back on the saddle searching for bargains
National hotel sales are still below average but buyers with an eye to refurbish or improve the properties are slowly starting to emerge.
- by Tim Boreham
Bolt’s ultimatum: I’ll quit if James Murdoch wins succession battle
The high-profile conservative columnist says he’ll walk if James Murdoch takes over News Corp.
- by Calum Jaspan
Lachlan Murdoch hosts Albanese, Dutton, billionaires amid real-life succession drama
The chair of News Corp and Fox Corp hosted an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Australian on behalf of his 93-year-old father, Rupert Murdoch.
- by Calum Jaspan and James Massola
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The Age and SMH staff to strike after pay offer rejected
Staff at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review will down tools for the first time since 2017 after last-minute talks and an improved pay offer failed to deliver a resolution.
- by Calum Jaspan
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Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to rule from the grave is stranger than fiction
Through the decades, the media billionaire has been no stranger to taking risks – but this latest roll of the succession dice is next level.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Royal family gets financial boost from offshore wind and palaces
Profits at the Crown Estate doubled thanks to offshore wind deals, while visitors to royal palaces are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
- by Stephen Castle
Forrest’s Fortescue boosts spending to keep green hydrogen dream alive
Mining giant says it will lift spending on its green energy division this year despite setbacks tempering its ambitious green hydrogen targets.
- by Nick Toscano