The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso say sick mother more important than clash with Qantas
The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso have spoken out about their mother's health battle.
Qantas manager blames increasing flight delays at Sydney airport on climate change
Above average wind strengths in recent months have contributed to a slight decline in flights departing and arriving on time at Sydney Airport, according to the latest federal government aviation data.
The Veronicas tell will.i.am not to back down over claim Qantas flight attendant was racist
US rapper Will.i.am claimed the Qantas staff member was 'aggressive' towards him - the same flight attendant The Veronicas claim was involved in their own disagreement with Qantas.
Qantas offers flights from London to Sydney for £205 RETURN
Qantas have announced the sale of 100 'Golden Tickets' from London to Sydney, with the return flight costing just £205.
Third musician is dragged in Qantas racism row
A passenger who was on the same Qantas flight as will.i.am has backed up the rapper's claims of racism as he revealed a third black musician was singled out in the row.
Qantas 'racism' row with will.i.am: Airline says legal action against Black Eyed Peas star possible
A spokesman for the Australian flag carrier said Qantas 'completely' rejected the suggestion that race was a factor in the incident involving will.i.am.
Janet Jackson's bassist accuses Qantas of racism after will.i.am row
Janet Jackson's bassist Eric Smith has accused Qantas of racism claiming the airline did not permit him to take his guitar on board, despite allowing 'white passengers' to do so.
The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso are ARIA Award presenters
The Veronicas' Lisa and Jessica Origliasso have been announced as presenters at this year's ARIA Awards on Wednesday November 27.
Flight attendants hit back at will.i.am after rapper accused Qantas stewardess of racism
Flight attendants have fired back at rapper will.i.am after he accused an air stewardess of racism during a flight to Sydney over the weekend.
The Veronicas delete their Twitter account after commenting on will.i.am Qantas flight racism storm
The Veronicas deleted their Twitter account, just after claiming the Qantas flight attendant who called police on will.i.am is the same one who had officers drag them off a flight.
The Veronicas claim Qantas flight attendant who called cops on will.i.am also kicked them off flight
Jess and Lisa Origliasso were in September removed from a Sydney to Brisbane flight after a disagreement with staff over luggage, and claim one of them was who called AFP on will.i.am.
Qantas passengers stuck at New Zealand military base won't get refund
Passengers couldn't leave the plane at the New Zealand military base because there were no customs to process them, and were eight hours late to their Wellington destination.
Will.i.am says Qantas flight attendant he accused of racism shouldn't be sacked
Rapper will.i.am likens his treatment on board a Qantas flight to a 'police state' after officers were called to meet him on the plane when it landed in Sydney over an altercation with a flight attendant.
Qantas passengers are outraged after being left on the tarmac in a 'boiling plane' for FOUR HOURS
QF171 left Melbourne at just after 9am on Saturday morning but a mechanical issue meant its intended landing in Wellington at 2.35pm was aborted and the plane diverted to an air base with no customs.
The Black Eyed Pea's will.i.am labels a Qantas staff member a 'racist flight attendant'
International singer will.i.am has accused a Qantas flight attendant of racism while on board a flight from Brisbane to Sydney.
Qantas to put in stretch and move zones for London to Sydney direct flight
The airline is flying 50 passengers and crew on a non-stop flight from London to Sydney on Friday as it researches how to make long haul flights more comfortable for passengers.
Qantas axes flights from Sydney to Beijing due to competition from Chinese rivals
The airline launched the service to China for the third time in 35 years in 2017 before decreasing the number of weekly flights from seven to five a year later.
Flights cancelled after door on a Qantas plane is almost RIPPED OFF during a maintenance inspection
The double-deck aircraft was rolled into scaffolding following a routine maintenance check at Sydney Airport on Friday and will now be grounded for at least two weeks.
John Travolta shares rare shot of son Ben, eight, and a pal in the pilots seats of a Qantas plane
The actor, 65, posted the cute snap on Saturday, captioned, 'My son Ben is taking my place! His first A380 @qantas flight.' The Grease star was referring to his role as an ambassador of the airline.
The Veronicas reveal the devastating impact of the Qantas fracas
The Veronicas have spoken about how their public image has suffered in the wake of their controversial feud with Qantas.
Pia Miller spotted back in Sydney since confirming romance Patrick Whitesell
Pia Miller has jetted back into Sydney after she debuted her romance with millionaire Hollywood agent, Patrick Whitesell, in Los Angeles last month.
Qantas announces staff will be made redundant - but they can't say how many will lose their jobs
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce, who makes nearly $24million a year and is the highest-paid CEO in Australia, confirmed the company needed to cut its $4.3billion wage bill.
One in four Qantas flight attendants say they've been sexually harassed by passengers or colleagues
One in four Qantas flight attendants have experienced sexual harassment by either a colleague or a passenger in the past year, a survey has revealed.
The Veronicas claim they STILL don't understand why they were pulled off a Qantas flight
The Veronicas have once again spoken on their feud with Qantas and claim they are still confused at why the experience took place.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce marries partner Shane Lloyd in Sydney
The pair were surrounded by 120 members of family, friends and high profile business people at the ceremony which took place at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art.
THIRD Qantas plane found with damage on its wing as engineers call for 737s to be grounded
Qantas has grounded three Boeing 737 jets after cracks were found in the part of the aircraft connecting the wings with the body. Maintenance engineers want the entire fleet grounded.
Sydney Airport worker is gouged in the eye by a FALCON that was living in a Qantas plane hangar
A worker at the Sydney Airport almost lost an eye after a peregrine falcon gouged at his eyes while he was completing duties inside of a Qantas engineering hangar.
Qantas urged to ground ALL of its 737s after a crack was found in another of the airline's planes
The Australian airline began immediate checks on 33 planes after a crack was found during routine maintenance checks on Wednesday.
Qantas orders immediate inspections after CRACKS were found in one of its aircrafts
The cracks were discovered on the 'pickle fork' of a Boeing 737 - the part attaches the body to the wing. Australian airline Qantas vowed to check 33 planes.
Veteran pilot unleashes on Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his $24MILLION salary
A Jetstar pilot flying internationally from Australia says the $24 million salary of Qantas boss Alan Joyce makes his 'blood boil'.
Travellers can earn frequent flyer points through Qantas Car Insurance
The Australian airline's new scheme launched on Tuesday will give customers 20,000 points for signing up as well as 6,000 extra points every time members have their cars serviced.
The Veronicas' Jess and Lisa Origliasso thought it was a prank when removed from Qantas flight
Jess and Lisa Origliasso have revealed that they thought they were the subject of a prank when they were removed from a Qantas flight last month.
Energy giants AGL, Simply Energy, Alinta Energy giving perks to customers
Default offer laws in Victoria - which mean providers must tell customers if they can get cheaper energy - have seen power bills plummet.
Qantas announce 19-hour service will have economy class seats with 'a little more legroom'
Non-stop 19-hour commercial flights from New York to Sydney could be available to passengers in economy class by 2023, with the only added benefit of slightly more legroom and a place to stretch.
Qantas makes history after the longest non-stop commercial flight touches down in Sydney
Qantas Flight 7879 took off from New York's John F. Kennedy at 9.27pm on Saturday with 50 passengers and crew on board. The flight took nineteen hours and sixteen minutes.
Qantas reveals its top hacks for beating jetlag
Qantas and University of Sydney fatigue specialists from the Charles Perkins Centre have released their findings into how passengers cope with long, overseas flights.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is blasted for helping government to deport asylum seekers
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has been blasted for hypocrisy, having been outspoken on some social issues while helping the Australian government deport asylum seekers.
The Veronicas' Jess and Lisa Origliasso take ANOTHER swipe at Qantas
The Veronicas have reignited their feud with Qantas after claiming they were unfairly removed from a flight last month.
Qantas confirms it will stop printing out Frequent Flyer numbers of boarding passes to stop fraud
Qantas has confirmed it will stop printing out Frequent Flyer numbers on boarding passes 'over the next few weeks'. In the social media age, hackers are selling Frequent Flyer points on the black market.
How to Think More Effectively During a Crisis
Shift your thoughts so you can move into the future with more clarity, confidence and control.
What It Takes to Build a Business, Starting With the 'Eureka!' Moment
The co-founder and CEO of LeagueSide talks about how his company is helping to strengthen youth sports communities in a creative way.
Brett Kaufman on Conscious Community Building and Disrupting Mental Health
For the past 20 years, Brett Kaufman has developed over $1 billion in real estate projects focused on enhancing the human experience.
OECD Mining regions and cities
The OECD is implementing a project to develop recommendations for improving regional development outcomes for regions and cities specialised in mining and extractive industries. The first OECD meeting on Mining Regions was held in Antofagasta, Chile in October 2017. The Second meeting will take place in Darwin Australia on 20-24 November 2018.
9th International Summer School for community and local development in Latin America and the Caribbean
The School is organising specialised courses on socio-economic development and creating an international platform to exchange experiences and knowledge between public officers and practitioners from OECD member and non member countries that deals with cooperation and local development issues.
Internship at the OECD Trento Centre and Venice Office
The OECD Trento Centre and the Venice office are pleased to announce a call for internship applications. Deadline for applications: Sunday, 19th August 2018 at 23.59 (Italian time).
Conference: CCIs support ecosystems as part of Smart Specialisation Strategy
Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) play an important role in the economic, social and urban development of cities and regions and are also a powerful engine for innovation and competitiveness. The conference represents the closure of the 1st Summer Academy on Cultural and Creative Industries and Local Development.
Summer Academy on Cultural and Creative Industries and Local Development
The Summer Academy, a three-year project 2018-2020, provides training for policy makers and representatives of cultural and creative industries (CCIs). The first edition will take place 11-15 June 2018 in Trento and Bolzano, Italy. The final conference on Friday 15 June is open to local as well as to national and international stakeholders interested in the event themes, upon registration.
OECD sessions on Local Development and Spatial Productivity at the 13th Trento Festival of Economics on Technology and Jobs
The OECD Trento Centre organised five sessions within the 2018 Festival of Economics on Technology and Jobs on 1-3 June 2018. OECD and intenational experts along with high level government representatives discussed the impact of new technologies on jobs and its effect on local economies and policies and what regions and regional policy can do to narrow economic gaps and promote productivity catching-up.
OECD ministers agree new approach to ensure global events benefit local communities
In advance of the 2024 Paris Olympics, OECD ministers have agreed the first international framework to help design and manage major events in order to maximise their potential to create jobs, boost local development and generate long-term benefits for citizens and the environment.
Improving the impact of territorial wide area co-operation in the Adriatic-Ionian region
The OECD Trento Centre is undertaking a review (2017/2018) to identify the needs and priorities for policy improvement and to foster the exchange of experiences, the capitalisation of acquired know-how and the generation of new and fresh thinking in the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region.