Australian Aviation

The union suggested that the government taking an equity stake in the national flag carrier could “guarantee aviation jobs and protect taxpayer money”, as it fears ongoing lockdowns could see the airline continue to bleed cash and put workers in jeopardy.

Departing from Perth on 19 August, the C-17A travelled 11,000 kilometres on a 15-hour round trip, carrying vital equipment, fresh food, medical supplies, and mail and gifts from loved ones to the 18 scientists, researchers and staff at Mawson Station.

It comes as Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has warned the situation in the Afghanistan capital is worsening on an “hourly basis”. 

VH-OQB is one of just two of Qantas’ superjumbos that were grounded at a purpose-built A380 hangar at LAX, rather than stored at the Victorville ‘boneyard’ in the California Desert. 

From 12pm on Wednesday, the state government will tighten the rules to allow people to cross the border in Queensland, in order to ease the pressure on its “overwhelmed” hotel quarantine system.

The 90-second campaign features three sets of passengers and their reasons to travel internationally, including a wedding in Singapore, a visit to Disneyland and to see family in the UK.