Adam Thorn

Virgin Australia has confirmed union nemesis Jayne Hrdlicka will become the business’ new chief executive after Paul Scurrah resigned.

The government is expected to announce it’s increasing the capacity of the NT’s quarantine facility to allow more Australians to return home.

Defence contractor Raytheon has pledged to establish a drone hub in NSW if it wins a high-profile contract to replace the army’s current Shadow 200 system.

The Sunshine Coast’s new marketing push focusses on intrastate travel as borders to NSW, Victoria and New Zealand remain closed.

The TWU has suspended negotiations with Virgin Australia over new working terms until it receives clarification that CEO Paul Scurrah won’t be fired.

Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham has urged Australians to book an interstate flight and holiday domestically to save “the job of a fellow Australian”