Australia

Browse the latest aviation news, defence updates and aerospace developments from Australia.

Qantas Adds More Palau Flights as Demand Surges

6 Sep 2026 Qantas

Airlines

Qantas will double its direct service between Brisbane and Koror, Palau, to two return flights a week during the peak season after signing a new agreement with the Federal Government to continue operating the Palau Paradise Express.

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Double the Rewards: Returns for Qantas Frequent Flyers

26 Aug 2026 Qantas

Airlines

Frequent Flyers travelling to more than 100 destinations across the Qantas global network can fast-track their status or boost their points balance.

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QantasLink Fokker F100 lands a new role

26 Aug 2026 Qantas

Airlines

After its final flight across Australia a QantasLink Fokker F100 jet aircraft has touched down at Shellharbour Airport where it will begin a new chapter at the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS).

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Fuel Discounts, Qantas Points and Exclusive Perks

14 Jul 2026 Qantas

Airlines

Bunnings has today launched PowerPass Pro Rewards – the biggest transformation of its PowerPass program since 2011, designed to help millions of tradies and small to medium-sized businesses get more value from every dollar they spend.

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Qantas Increases Melbourne To Tokyo Flights

6 Jul 2026 Qantas

Airlines

Qantas has increased services between Melbourne and Tokyo and added more seats across the Tasman as Japan and New Zealand continue to be popular destinations for Australian travellers.

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Qantas Introduces New Dishes To the Singapore Lounges

6 Jul 2026 Qantas

News

Qantas has introduced two new dishes to its Singapore lounges, inspired by a decades‑long relationship with a local restaurant that became a much‑loved stop for generations of Qantas pilots and cabin crew.

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QantasLink celebrates 25th Birthday with birthday sale

24 May 2026 Qantas

Airlines

QantasLink is celebrating its 25th anniversary by discounting thousands of seats on flights across regional Australia, with one-way flights starting at $99.

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Australia – RAC Rescue marks 11 000 missions

15 Apr 2026 DFES

Helicopters

As of Thursday, 9 April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have successfully undertaken 11,000 missions, providing critical assistance to individuals in urgent and often life-threatening situations.

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Qantas settles flight credit class action

19 Mar 2026 Qantas

Airlines

Qantas has reached an agreement to settle the class action regarding flight credits during Covid that was brought against the airline in August 2023.

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All-female crews fuel next gen ambitions

19 Mar 2026 Qantas

Airlines

This week, more than 2,500 customers will fly on Jetstar and Qantas flights operated by all-female crews. To mark International Women's Day, both airlines are also hosting hands-on career days for more than one hundred students, showcasing the wide-ranging career paths available in aviation.

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