Neil the Seal, the one-tonne southern elephant seal that became a social media sensation during his extended stay on Tasmania's coastline, has returned to the ocean
Thailand is strengthening aviation security after a Thai airline crew member was arrested in Australia over alleged drug trafficking
Jetstar will be the first airline to operate commercial flights from the new Western Sydney Airport, with Qantas joining in 2027
Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines will begin direct Sydney Taipei flights in 2027, strengthening links between Australia, Taiwan and Asia
A burst water main flooded a CBD substation in Melbourne, causing outages for up to 10,000 customers as CitiPower works to restore supply
Maldivian Airlines launches historic, nonstop flights between Melbourne and Malé, giving Australians easier access to one of the most sought-after vacation destinations on the planet
China Eastern will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Adelaide to Shanghai in June, with onward connections to major European cities. The new service will operate three times a week. The airline will also increase Barcelona-Shanghai frequencies to 10 flights/week
SriLankan Airlines increases Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly from August 2026, improving connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia
Air New Zealand begins ticket sales for its new Western Sydney–Auckland route, marking the first international services from WSI starting October 2026. Three weekly services will connect the two regions Route supported by government funding to boost tourism and economic growth
Royal Caribbean launches its biggest Australia season yet, featuring new cruises and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa
