Australia

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

British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas

Australian airline Qantas will operate a seasonal route between Sydney and Sin City, with no intermediate stops. The route will operate during the city's huge events, including the CES technology show. How long will the flight take?

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

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

British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas

Australian airline Qantas will operate a seasonal route between Sydney and Sin City, with no intermediate stops. The route will operate during the city's huge events, including the CES technology show. How long will the flight take?

Thai Airways announces its summer 2026 flight schedule, featuring dozens of European and Asian destinations, as well as domestic flights to the most popular domestic routes

Unusual shark attack on Sydney beaches: 4 people were attacked in just a few days; one of them is in critical condition. Authorities have closed dozens of beaches until further notice, asking the public to avoid entering the sea