Jake Nelson

The carrier, which recorded a NZ$59 million loss for the first half, had predicted second-half earnings “broadly in line with, or modestly below the first half”; however, “extreme volatility” in fuel prices has led it to suspend that guidance.

In a statement, Malaysia’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity had conducted two phases of investigation from 25 to 28 March last year and from 31 December to 23 January, 2026, which suffered periodic disruptions from poor weather and sea conditions.

The 16-kilometre section of the M12, which will link Elizabeth Drive to The Northern Road via WSI, will officially open on 14 March after four years of construction. It comes as the airport prepares to open in late 2026.

Speaking to David Speers on ABC’s Insiders on Sunday morning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Iran conflict has become a major consular crisis for Australia. It comes after the RAAF last week deployed two aircraft to the Middle East in case they are needed for evacuations.

As reported in the Australian Financial Review, a “government source” said a C-17A Globemaster and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport have been deployed to the region as part of Operation Beech. It comes as limited commercial flights have recommenced from the Gulf.

QF-designated flights (Qantas and QantasLink) saw 77.9 per cent on-time arrivals and 78.8 per cent on-time departures in 2025, compared to 76 per cent and 77 per cent respectively for VA flights (Virgin Australia and VARA); however, Virgin beat Qantas on completion rates for the year.