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Articles: 6 · News: 4 · Analysis: 2

Updated October 28, 2026

Disruptions

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Sydney Airport security screening may slow on 30 October during industrial action by Certis staff

Passengers departing Sydney Airport on Friday 30 October 2026 may face delays at security screening because of planned industrial action by some employees of Certis, the airport's security screening provider, according to an update published by Virgin Australia on 27 October. The action is scheduled in two windows, from 5:00am to 8:00am…

Published October 28, 2026 Australia

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Disruptions

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Brisbane schedules alternating runway maintenance in November

Brisbane Airport plans November runway maintenance while keeping the other runway operating. Work is scheduled on the eastern runway on 3 and 10 November and on the western runway on 4 and…

Published October 17, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026 Australia

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Airports

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Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengers on 25 October, with Jetstar operating the first flights

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport opens to passenger flights on 25 October 2026, according to the Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure. Jetstar…

Published October 24, 2026 Australia

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Airlines & routes

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Qatar Airways to fly Doha–Western Sydney from December 2027

Qatar Airways will start flying between Doha and the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) on 15 December 2027, making the airport its seventh gateway in Australia after Sydney,…

Published October 23, 2026 Updated October 23, 2026 Australia · Qatar

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Did you know?

Did you know? · Explainer

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Sydney’s night curfew does not mean absolute silence

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has a curfew from 23:00 to 06:00, local time, restricting operations during those hours. The Australian Government explains that exceptions include emergency…

Published October 17, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026 Australia

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Guides & analysis

Guides & analysis · Explainer

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Arriving in Australia: why your baggage matters for biosecurity

On arrival in Australia, certain food, animal products and plant materials require declaration and may be inspected. The agriculture department asks travellers to answer the Incoming…

Published October 17, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026 Australia

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