London-Sydney non-stop: who will pay a premium for the ultimate long-haul flight? Plane Talk: The Qantas express between the UK and Australia’s largest city is not for the likes of me The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Qantas buying 12 Rolls-Royce powered Airbus A350-1000s for first non-stop flights from London to Sydney Rolls-Royce has committed to building, servicing and maintaining the engines for what Qantas is calling Project Sunrise Birmingham Post · May 3, 2022
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Meghan Markle 'hated every second' of 'pointless' Australia tour, new book claims After thousands of people showed up to grab a glimpse of her at the Opera House in Sydney in 2018, Meghan Markle reportedly says she saw no purpose in the tour and didn't understand the arrangements Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022
Paying off a mortgage? Here’s how the RBA interest rate rise will affect your repayments Rise to 0.35% increases median monthly home loan repayment by up to $118, but rates predicted to reach 2% in a year’s time The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022
Qantas bets on Europe's Airbus for world's longest direct flights Australia's Qantas Airways will fly non-stop from Sydney to London after ordering a dozen special A350-1000 Airbus jets, betting that fliers will pay a premium to save four hours on the popular route as travel rebounds after the Covid pandemic. Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2022
Sydney trio in frame for AFL return Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey is among three key players set to be available for their AFL game against Gold Coast. AAP · May 3, 2022
$15m Sydney home of Melissa Caddick may be sold after husband agrees to vacate Anthony Koletti will leave eastern suburbs house but is seeking court order that would grant him certain property The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022
Sydney man gets 12 years for murdering gay American in 1988 An Australian man was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for the 1988 murder of an American who fell off a Sydney cliff that was known as a gay meeting place The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Qld Premier sorry for Olympic plus one Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised for inviting her partner to an informal meeting with Olympic officials following a farewell in Sydney. AAP · May 3, 2022
Melissa Caddick's husband ordered to hand over Dover Heights home owned by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick's mansion in Sydney's eastern suburbs will go under the hammer as liquidators attempt to recoup the $23 million she swindled out of investors through her Ponzi scheme. ABC News · May 3, 2022
Scott Johnson's killer jailed for 12 years over infamous 1988 murder Scott White, the man responsible for the notorious Sydney murder of American mathematician Scott Johnson more than three decades ago, is jailed for 12 years — but a Supreme Court justice stops short of calling the killing a gay-hate crime. ABC News · May 3, 2022
Sydney news: Man guilty of 1988 Scott Johnson murder to be sentenced MORNING BRIEFING: The man who has admitted his guilt in the 1988 murder of Scott Johnson faces sentencing. ABC News · May 2, 2022
The Canberra Times · May 2, 2022 Sydney investor pays close to $30m for Lovett Tower Plans for a build-to-rent development have been scrapped, the new owners have confirmed.
ABC News · May 2, 2022 What passengers can expect on Qantas' longest commercial flight in the world Qantas' A350-1000 futuristic jets will soon fly Australians halfway around the world without a stopover. This is what people spending more than 19 hours in one between Sydney and London can expect to see.
AAP · May 2, 2022 Ex Star CEO blames cultural failings The Star inquiry has been told how its former CEO okayed illegal lending and failed to ask questions about suspect practices at the Sydney casino.
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022 Olympics official says 2000 Games in Sydney were 'bought to a large extent' The historic Games 22 years ago were held in Sydney, however a senior official from the IOC and the bid has admitted that they were ‘bought to a large extent’
Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022 Qantas to launch 20-hour flights which are non-stop all the way from Sydney to London The 12 new Qantas airbuses for the route would "reduce emissions by at least 15 per cent if running on fossil fuels and significantly better when run on sustainable aviation fuel"
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 Australian admits to pushing gay American off cliff in homophobic 1988 killing Scott White, 51, faces life in prison for killing Los Angeles-born mathematician Scott Johnson
ABC News · May 2, 2022 Tasmania JackJumpers reach NBL grand final with victory over Melbourne United The JackJumpers will play the Sydney Kings in the NBL grand final series after defeating Melbourne United in the deciding game-three semifinal 76-73.
WEKU · May 2, 2022 Sydney man admits to pushing a gay American off a cliff in 1988 The defendant faces a potential sentence of life in prison on sentencing scheduled for Tuesday.
France 24 · May 2, 2022 Qantas announces direct Sydney-London route with major Airbus order Australian flagship carrier Qantas will begin non-stop flights between Sydney and London as well as New York and Paris starting in 2025. The airline has placed its largest ever plane order with European jet maker Airbus for long-haul jumbo jets as well as smaller domestic and regional aircraft.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 Sydney man admits pushing gay American off a cliff in 1988 A man told police he killed American mathematician Scott Johnson in 1988 by pushing the 27-year-old off a Sydney cliff in what prosecutors describe as a gay hate crime
ABC News · May 2, 2022 The Loop: Scott Morrison says cash rate change 'not about me', Qantas goes long haul, PM weighs in on 'raw' chicken, and taming electricity 'vampires' Here's your quick wrap up of today's news.