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Qantas’ tumultuous era might be behind it – but some say Alan Joyce’s ghost still lingers

The mood at the airline’s AGM on Friday was markedly different from last year, but experts say the brand is still hurting

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2024

Grounded: Bonza poised to join long list of failed Australian airlines

An aviation industry dominated by the Qantas-Virgin duopoly may have claimed another victim – but it’s far from the first to fall

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism

Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

International airfares soar as airlines capitalise on demand

If the taking an overseas holiday seems more expensive lately, you're not imagining things; international airfares have soared since 2019.

The New Daily · May 26, 2023

New Qantas CEO unlikely to change course from Alan Joyce

Qantas' time under Alan Joyce is coming to an end, but the airline won't be in a rush to divert from his controversial playbook.

The New Daily · May 2, 2023

Flying on autopilot: Serious moves made toward pilotless air travel

Aviation experts say it will take a few decades of development and testing before regulatory authorities will give automated commercial planes the green light.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Get holiday ready: Top air travel tips to save time and money

As air travel continues to recover post-lockdown, a new report has revealed tips on how to save money and avoid disruptions.

The New Daily · Oct 20, 2022

How cosmetic surgeons are taking advantage of Medicare

The $1.4 billion cosmetic surgery industry is illegally claiming Medicare rebates for medically unnecessary procedures such as facelifts, Botox, breast implants and tummy tucks.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Federal government describes reports of Medicare fraud as 'troubling', AMA condemns 'unjustified slur' on doctors

The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Expert estimates $8 billion a year lost to Medicare fraud and waste

Doctors are abusing the $28 billion Medicare system, at times putting patients at risk, billing dead people and falsifying patient records, all to boost profits, according to the findings of an expert.

ABC News · Oct 16, 2022