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Melbourne celebrates Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flights

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4 months ago

January 19, 2024

Melbourne Airport is preparing to welcome Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest airline networks, to its list of international carriers.

The renowned Türkiye’s national carrier has officially announced its plans to commence flights from Istanbul to Melbourne, Australia, starting this March.

The development marks Turkish Airlines’ first-ever foray into the Australian market.

Initially, Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly flights to Melbourne via Singapore.

However, the airline has ambitious plans to establish direct flights between Istanbul and Melbourne as soon as it acquires new aircraft with the necessary capabilities.

Renowned for its extensive global network spanning Europe and Africa, Turkish Airlines will become the sole European airline serving Melbourne Airport, the primary gateway to Australia’s largest city.

More convenience

Jim Parashos, Chief of Aviation at Melbourne Airport, expressed his enthusiasm for Turkish Airlines’ arrival, highlighting the convenience it would bring to Australian travelers seeking connections to Türkiye and beyond.

“We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to Melbourne, not only because of its world-renowned hospitality but also because of the new possibilities it enables for travelers,” said Parashos.

He also noted that Melbourne’s diverse Turkish community and its status as a hub for food, sports, and culture made it a natural choice for the airline’s first Australian destination.

The expansion of Turkish Airlines’ services to Melbourne became possible thanks to the recent relaxation of the bilateral air services agreement between the Australian federal government and Türkiye.

Melbourne Airport had already achieved the distinction of becoming the first capital city in Australia to surpass its pre-pandemic international seat capacity last month, underscoring the region’s recovery from the impact of the global health crisis.

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Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes

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24 hours ago

May 20, 2024

Ahron Young

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.

“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi takes off, May 19, 2024. Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA/WANA via REUTERS

State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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4 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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4 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending