Yesterday
Sales about to spike for gas-guzzling utes, hybrids under gun
Two big ASX-listed car dealership groups are worried about proposed emissions standards, as the FCAI warns most hybrid vehicles will be hit hard.
- Simon Evans
This Month
Brambles signals golden times over as CHEP rivals step up
CEO Graham Chipchase says an unwind of pallet hoarding by retailers has occurred faster than expected, as rivals move to pick off some of its business.
- Simon Evans
The Super Bowl party that paralysed the nation
It reveals the brittleness of Airservices’ operations, vulnerable as they are to every tipple and sniffle.
- Myriam Robin
Qantas upgrades capex bill, pinning returns on new planes
The airline will reward shareholders by extending its buyback, as CEO Vanessa Hudson ramps up spending to woo customers.
- Updated
- Ayesha de Kretser
Politis cashes in as car sales boom boosts Eagers’ dividends
The country’s largest car dealership said it had a backlog of around 40,000 vehicles ordered by buyers, supporting revenues over the next 12 months.
- Updated
- Simon Evans
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Qantas’ Vanessa Hudson delivers a pitch-perfect profit drop
The decline in underlying earnings in the December half will, frankly, be welcome by many in the community as proof the airline is coming back to earth.
- James Thomson
Qantas appoints Mullen to succeed Goyder
The chairman-elect has revived hopes the airline can win back the support of its staff and unions as he prepares to succeed Richard Goyder in the coveted role.
- Updated
- Ayesha de Kretser
Here’s what to expect from new Qantas chairman John Mullen
The businessman made his name running ports and freight railway lines. Now he’s landed what’s often considered the number one gig in corporate Australia.
- Anthony Macdonald
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Hrdlicka departure reminds us who’s really flying Virgin
Jayne Hrdlicka ran a good race at Virgin Australia. But it turns out this is a marathon, not a sprint.
- James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald
- Updated
- Aviation
Hrdlicka to leave Virgin Australia, putting IPO plans on ice
The CEO has not provided a leaving date or any reason for her exit, and will stay on until a replacement is named.
- Updated
- Ayesha de Kretser and Kylar Loussikian
Air New Zealand warns of profit slide ahead of Qantas results
The carrier will break even or turn only a small profit in the second half of the financial year as competition returns and corporate bookings soften.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Qantas board search nears conclusion, leaving investors abuzz
Three directors are leaving the airline this year; two this month. A long list of potential candidates is taking shape, including several high-profile figures.
- Ayesha de Kretser
- Opinion
- Aviation
Compensating travellers for cancelled flights long overdue
The draft ‘Pay for Delay’ Bill will require airlines to improve their operations instead of having free rein to cancel flights and lose baggage.
- Dean Smith and Bridget McKenzie
The airship revolution being plotted for rural Australia
A French government-backed airship maker that has set its sights on revolutionising the cargo transport industry is planning to touch down in Ballarat in Victoria.
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Opinion
- Rear Window
Victoria’s EV levy refunds come with an indemnity clause
In a country known as “a Third World dumping ground” for automotive technology, Victoria tried to slug conscientious citizens to plug a fiscal crisis.
- Myriam Robin
How Tesla-killer BYD plans to double its Australian sales this year
The new boss of Australia’s sole distributor of BYD vehicles is confident that he can make anyone willing to take a test drive fall in love with the Chinese manufacturer’s vehicles.
- Gus McCubbing
Qantas and Virgin could invest more to lift customer service: ACCC
The competition watchdog says airlines are not paying requisite attention to restoring service levels.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Aurizon wants to repay investors after 82pc profit jump
Chief executive Andrew Harding says “the business has performed very well”.
- Jenny Wiggins
- Analysis
- Bulls & bears
Qantas faces fresh demand questions as share price defies critics
The Flying Kangaroo is tracking its global peers higher, suggesting investors have moved on – and claimed a 22 per cent return – since its reputation hit rock bottom.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Tradies lament dearth of hybrids with grunt in ‘grim’ EV market
Queensland tradie Henry Ladd would love to stop paying $220 to fill up his ute, but there’s no electric vehicle on the market with the towing capacity he needs.
- Updated
- Gus McCubbing
