South Australia issues 344 skilled-migration invitations in first round of 2026
Qantas unveils trans-Tasman expansion and first A220 international service
Extreme heatwave threatens travel disruption across Australia
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Red Cross issues traveller safety checklist ahead of nationwide heatwave
Australian Red Cross has published a traveller-focused preparedness checklist ahead of this week’s extreme heat. The guidance covers hydration, itinerary planning and employer duty-of-care, reinforcing official weather warnings and helping mobility managers protect staff on assignment or business trips.
Ethical hacker wins Australia’s coveted 858 Innovation visa after exposing DFAT flaw
British researcher Jacob Riggs has been granted Australia’s rare Subclass 858 Innovation visa after legally hacking a DFAT website and disclosing the flaw. The case highlights Australia’s appetite for hands-on cybersecurity talent and provides a live blueprint for future Global Talent applicants.
Storms and crew shortages trigger 36 flight cancellations and 509 delays across Australian airports
Thunderstorms and staff shortages caused 36 flight cancellations and over 500 delays nationwide on 5 January, paralysing corporate and leisure travel at Australia’s main airports. The disruption underscores the need for contingency planning, flexible fares and awareness of transit-visa knock-ons when travellers are rerouted.
‘Annual-leave hack’ guide from Corporate Traveller and Virgin helps business travellers turn 20 days into 53
Corporate Traveller and Virgin Australia’s new leave-planning guide shows workers how to turn 20 statutory leave days into up to 53 consecutive days off in 2026 by booking around public-holiday clusters. The tactic promises cheaper fares and lower burnout but requires careful HR and travel-policy coordination.