Dutton speaks to the media in Nelson Bay,NSW,on Monday.

Dutton says veterans don’t want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day. RSL branches say otherwise

The opposition leader hardened his stance against the ceremonies while his agenda on immigration and road taxes was confused by a series of conflicting statements.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos,Olivia Ireland andMike Foley

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Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and Caroline Kennedy attend the Time 100 Gala.

Twiggy branches out with VIP plus-one at society shindig

When Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest stepped out at the Time 100 Most Influential People Gala,it wasn’t his clean-energy credentials that drew attention.

  • Stephen Brook
Hostesses model 1960s Pucci uniforms in front of Lockheed’s supersonic transport full-size mockup.

Best dressed in the sky:The top 7 airline uniforms of all time

Passengers may have abandoned “sky style” in favour of yoga pants and pyjamas but airline uniforms have always set the design bar high. Here are the top seven best uniforms of all time. And yes,Qantas made the cut.

  • Damien Woolnough
The US alliance will still be a significant net benefit for Australia and will remain our most important security relationship.

Tariff war could put brakes on post-COVID travel surge

Sharemarket plunges and a weaker dollar,sparked by Donald Trump’s trade war,may prompt more people to stay home rather than head overseas.

  • Chris Zappone
Premium economy

How premium economy became the hottest real estate in the air

Demand for business seats has not fully recovered in the post-COVID world. Demand for premium economy,however,has never been stronger.

  • Chris Zappone
A newly retrofitted Emirates Boeing 777-300ER.

Qantas rivals offer more long-haul routes as dollar crash looms

Capacity for international travel is rising as airlines experiment with new routes. But the real difference may be felt when Qatar and Virgin’s deal takes effect mid-year.

  • Chris Zappone
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The new Qantas first-class suite planned for its A350 ultra-long range flights.

Qantas’ Project Sunrise could take passengers over the Arctic

The extraordinary range of the Airbus A350-1000 ULR – for “ultra-long range” – will give Qantas passengers the ability to skip time-consuming stops and fly direct from Australia to any point on the globe.

  • Chris Zappone
Concorde planes in Australia.

One April day,when a crazy dream got two cities flying high

Con artists,scammers and the cynical know how to make the gullible suffer. But on April Fool’s Day,innocence can turn into shared mirth.

  • Tony Wright
Jetstar’s new coat of paint.

Jetstar planes have just lost their shine. Here is why

The discount airline’s new craft are no longer being painted with erstwhile iconic silver mica. It’s not about how they look.

  • Chris Zappone
There are no specific rules about how many toilets an airline needs to provide on board.

The 10 rules of plane toilet etiquette

Earlier this month,Qantas passengers on a nine-hour flight to Hong Kong were warned that three of the five toilets wouldn’t be working.

  • Michael Gebicki