Hannah Dowling

Qantas announced in February 2021 that it would build the new centre, with support from the Queensland government, marking its third facility on the east coast. Catch a glimpse of the facility in action here.

According to the union, the Attorney-General’s Department wrote to the Fair Work Commission on Friday, seeking out information on the case, including key dates and a briefing of the hearing that took place last week.

It comes as long-standing AMDA chief executive Ian Honnery announced he will be retiring from the role at the end of March, after holding the title for 46 years, since the Foundation’s inception.

The flights will take off on Friday, 4 March 2022, to coincide with the final weekend of the 44th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, due to take place on Saturday, 5 March, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Melbourne Airport has revealed its plans to finally open its third runway by 2027, however has warned that new flight paths will be introduced that could see additional noise pollution over some Melbourne suburbs.

The F-35A took off to coincide with the last note of the Australian Anthem, during a Salute to Australia at 12:00pm, and performed for around 15 minutes.