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
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
Sunshine Coast locals will soon be able to skip the drive to Brisbane and fly straight to Bali, and even connect on to Singapore, with Jetstar’s new international service launching in March 2026
Unusual event in Australia: An Etihad Airways flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was halted during takeoff due to a technical malfunction. As part of the emergency procedure, foam was sprayed on the wheels, some of which were deflated to prevent a fire. Passengers were transferred to alternative flights
