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Qantas begins preparing and equipping planes for return of international flights in Sydney

Albanese Faces Coalition Backlash Over Qantas Flight Upgrades From Ex-CEO

A book named "The Chairman's Lounge" revealed that Albanese declared flight upgrades on around 20 Qantas flights between 2009 and 2019, during his time as transport minister, shadow transport minister, and opposition leader.

Qantas To Pay AU$170,000 To Unlawfully Sacked Workers, Faces AU$100 Million Claims
Qantas Shares Surge 1.6% To Record High As Airline Raises Domestic Revenue Forecast, Restarts Dividends

Thousands Of Australian Miners Set For Significant Pay Boost Amid Industrial Relations Overhaul
This move follows Federal Labor's industrial relations reforms' referendum for labour hire workers to receive equal pay as regular employees across various sections, including mining, aviation, and meat processing.
Mosaic Brands Enters Voluntary Administration, Putting 3,000 Jobs At Risk
According to the company's statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday, a "small number" of stakeholders did not agree to support the restructuring plan or negotiate a deal, due to which, a satisfactory solution could not be found.
Santos Faces Landmark Lawsuit Over Alleged 'Greenwashing' Of Net-Zero Claims
The lawsuit, filed by The Australasian Center for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR), accused the fossil fuel company of misleading investors by "greenwashing" its net-zero claims and emissions-free blue hydrogen projects.
Trump, Harris Lean On Traditional Bases Eight Days Before US Vote
A nail-biting US presidential campaign heads into its final week Monday, with polls showing little daylight between the two candidates as they ramp up appeals to their respective bases to turn out and vote.

Carbon Cuts 'Miles Short' Of 2030 Goal: UN

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, the UN warned on Monday, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Part of the ruined centre of Ukrainian city of Vovchansk in mid-September

'Wiped Off The Face Of The Earth': How Russia Erased A Ukrainian City

"It barely exists anymore," said the mayor of Vovchansk, an industrial town razed by a Russian onslaught shocking even for the killing fields of eastern Ukraine.

Economy in Focus

Global Stocks Diverge, Oil Prices Tumble As Iran Fears Ease
Global stocks diverged and oil prices tumbled on Monday as markets were relieved that Israel's strikes on Iran had avoided the country's energy infrastructure.
Stock Markets Diverge In Steady End To Week
Qantas Shares Surge 1.6% To Record High As Airline Raises Domestic Revenue Forecast, Restarts Dividends

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RBA Reports AU$4.2B Loss, Marking Fourth Consecutive Year Of Deficits
RBA governor Michele Bullock announced the central bank incurred a loss of AU$4.2 billion, during 2023-24, recording its fourth consecutive year of accounting losses. The bank suffered shortfalls of AU$6 billion in 2022-23, a record AU$36.7 billion in 2021-22, and AU$4.3 billion in 2020-21.