Jake Nelson

The Australian firm will head a “global consortium of architecture and design companies” to overhaul the terminals as part of Perth’s $5 billion capital works program, which is designed to bolster the airport’s role as a western gateway to Australia.

The carrier, which serves 20 destinations in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, is selling 100 per cent of its business through William Buck, an accounting and advisory firm trading across both Australia and New Zealand. It has been owned by the Christoudias brothers since 2015.

The scheme, which has seen a total of 543,747 capped airfares since its implementation in July 2022, was earlier this year extended into June 2026. It has so far seen a commitment of more than more than $109 million in government funding.

The incident on Monday resulted from a cyber criminal targeting a Qantas call centre, which gave them access to a third-party platform used for customer service. According to Qantas, the breach has been contained and there is “no impact” on the airline’s operations or safety.

A “bomb cyclone” off the NSW coast on Tuesday created heavy rain and strong winds that presented hazards to flying. 38 flights had been cancelled as at 5pm on Tuesday, with more flights scheduled for later in the evening also axed.

The TWU, AFAP and AIPA say more than 90 per cent of Express Freighters pilots have voted yes to action over a pay offer that puts them “at the bottom of the industry”. Low-level actions are set to begin on Friday, including not completing work on days off or before shift commencement.