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The Qantas saga shows Labor is crunched in a time shift – and there’s no more skating by on the vibe

Voters have been more aspirational during Albanese government’s first term, but economic conditions mean they’ve switched their focus to the here-and-now

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Hong Kong’s heaviest rain in 139 years; faulty seatbelt cameras in Queensland; and climate activists halt US Open

City records 158mm of rain in an hour, causing widespread flooding and disrupting road and rail traffic

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Chalmers warns of ‘bumpy’ economy, call to investigate possible burial sites, trans therapy ‘life-saving’

Treasurer says a soft landing is not assured as Australia faces global headwinds, and a new study shows the benefits of testosterone therapy

The Guardian - AU

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Give credit and blame where it's due over the big Qantas handouts

'It wasn't the Albanese government that gave billions'

Newcastle Herald

Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.

The Conversation

Qantas makes 78-year-old man give up business class seat for off-duty pilot on flight

Experience of being downgraded was ‘unsettling’, said passenger

The Independent UK

Australia says Qatar’s strip-searches of women factor in blocking flights

Transport Minister Catherine King says ‘invasive’ gynaecological examinations a factor in rejecting Qatar Airways bid.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: RedBridge's Kosmos Samaras on what the public are saying about the Voice

Over recent months, support for the Voice has fallen from a clear majority to a minority. With polling day set for October 14, the “yes” and “no” camps are battling it out to capture those still undecided.

The Conversation

Catherine King says treatment of women was ‘a factor’ in Qatar Airways decision

Federal transport minister says treatment of Australian women subjected to bodily inspections at Doha airport in 2020 provided context for decision to block additional flights by Qatar Airways

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Sydney housing costs beat New York, ‘crumbly’ concrete checks, criminal complaint over World Cup kiss

Only five world cities are more expensive and crisis is hurting the economy, says thinktank

The Guardian - AU

Booking customers on flights that were cancelled – how could Qantas do that?

Fining Qantas A$600 million if it is found to have knowingly sold so-called “ghost flights” would be fair, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The Conversation

A $15m bonus and early retirement: The former Qantas CEO's apparent exit deal has been dubbed the ‘swindle of the century’

“Alan Joyce’s Qantas legacy is a workforce split across 38 companies and a brand now synonymous with low pay, insecure work, illegal sackings, and consumer ripoffs,” one politician said.

Fortune

What will it take to get Australian air fares down?

A perfect storm of factors have sent ticket prices soaring – but there are ways they could be brought back down to earth

The Guardian - AU

‘Qantas needs to invest’: airline faces uphill battle to fix damage to reputation, experts say

Exclusive: Businesses with staff travel contracts with Qantas are reconsidering future arrangements, says commercial director at corporate travel management company

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Afternoon Update: Labor under fire over Qatar Airways decision; sharks attack yacht off Cairns; and AFL clubs rake in $40m from pokies

Transport minister defends decision not to grant Qatar Airways additional capacity, claiming the request was ‘unprecedented’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s new trade strategy, Liberals accused of ‘dirty tactics’ on referendum site, Qantas’ post-Joyce headaches

Anthony Albanese begins attempts to reset relations in Jakarta today, while the opposition is accused of offering false voting registration

The Guardian - AU

Qantas in crisis: Alan Joyce has departed but the airline still has plenty of baggage

Qantas’ board is hoping Vanessa Hudson’s ascension will wipe the slate clean. But there are five big issues still plaguing the airline

France 24

Danish pharma group becomes Europe's most valuable firm after UK weight loss drug launch

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is now Europe's largest company in market capitalisation, ahead of French luxury giant LVMH. This follows the UK launch of Wegovy, a weight loss drug that cuts appetite and cravings. Tens of thousands of people have already signed up to waiting lists for the treatment. Also…

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Evening Standard

Qantas boss quits after ticket-selling scandal

The boss of Australian airline Qantas has said he will leave his job immediately following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been cancelled.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: unions welcome Joyce’s early exit; Australia tops G20 coal emissions; and the Rolling Stones’ new album

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The Conversation

Will it be greener pastures for Qantas as Alan Joyce takes off?

A turbulent two weeks for Qantas have today culminated in its group chief executive Alan Joyce fast-tracking his retirement by two months to help the organisation and its brand accelerate its renewal.

The Independent UK

Qantas boss steps down early after scrutiny and legal suit on Australian airline

Vanessa Hudson to takeover becoming the first woman to lead the Australian flagship carrier

Al Jazeera

CEO of Australia’s embattled Qantas steps down early

Alan Joyce says he is leaving airline ‘knowing the company is fundamentally strong and has a bright future’.

The Independent UK

Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights

The boss of Australian airline Qantas says he will leave his job immediately — two months earlier than planned — following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been canceled

The Conversation

Qantas chief Alan Joyce quits early, amid customer fury at the airline

Embattled Qantas boss Alan Joyce will quit immediately, bringing forward his retirement by two months.

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