Qantas and Jetstar are slashing flight numbers and hiking ticket prices to protect their bottom line against a massive $800 million fuel bill. 

Aviation expert Robyn Ironside revealed which regional routes are being axed and why your "record profit" disappointment won't stop the fare surge.

Qantas and Jetstar are slashing flight numbers and hiking ticket prices to protect their bottom line against a massive $800 million fuel bill. 
Aviation expert Robyn Ironside revealed which regional routes are being axed and why your "record profit" disappointment won't stop the fare surge.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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Qantas cuts & cost hikes: Why your next domestic flight is about to skyrocket

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Despite guarantees of safety, the Islamic Republic has begun seizing the assets of 400 citizens, including the captain of the national women’s football team who recently sought refuge in Australia. 

Brisbane community leader Ara Rasuli joined Gary to expose the "web of lies" and brutal family threats used to lure the athletes back to Tehran.

Despite guarantees of safety, the Islamic Republic has begun seizing the assets of 400 citizens, including the captain of the national women&rsquo;s football team who recently sought refuge in Australia. 
Brisbane community leader Ara Rasuli joined Gary to expose the "web of lies" and brutal family threats used to lure the athletes back to Tehran.

"They are liars": How Iran uses family threats to recapture asylum seekers

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/a4cc616e-57a5-46d3-a697-b42c0067fc6d/transcript

Despite voting for change 18 months ago, the "fresh start" for Queensland feels like more of the same as bureaucrats and militant unions continue to pull the strings. 

From the Cross River Rail financial disaster to a public service still stuck in the old patronage system, it’s time to demand bold leadership over managed misery.

Despite voting for change 18 months ago, the "fresh start" for Queensland feels like more of the same as bureaucrats and militant unions continue to pull the strings. 
From the Cross River Rail financial disaster to a public service still stuck in the old patronage system, it&rsquo;s time to demand bold leadership over managed misery.

Broken promises: Why Queensland’s "fresh start" is falling short

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Qantas cuts & cost hikes: Why your next domestic flight is about to skyrocket

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