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Vanuatu’s national carrier Air Vanuatu is considering entering voluntary administration. Air Vanuatu confirmed that the Vanuatu Government and firm Ernst and Young were reviewing available options for the airline. About 20 international flights from Thursday through to Sunday have been cancelled citing “extended maintenance requirements”, including from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne airports. Flights after Sunday are currently under review. “Ernst & Young representatives arrived in Port Vila...

German climate protesters clashed with police as they attempted to break into Tesla’s factory site near Berlin on Friday, during a five-day demonstration against the carmaker’s local expansion plans. Footage on social media showed crowds of black-clad protesters running toward Tesla premises. German media reported injuries among police and protesters, as well as an unknown number of arrests. “Why are they not jailed for breaking and entering?” Tesla CEO...

Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is currently receiving antibiotic treatment after experiencing a fever and joint pain. State media reported the news early Monday, following medical examinations at the Royal Clinics at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.“It was found that there was a lung infection, and the medical team decided that he – may God protect...

South Australians will soon be paying more for traffic fines, bus trips and driver’s licences when a raft of new state government charges are increased in just over a month. Various state government charges will increase by an average of 3 per cent from next financial year, meaning a five-year driver’s licence renewal will increase by $10 — from $255 to $265 — on July...

While one Australian bank has gone cashless at its branches, recent data shows cash withdrawals have increased at least 3 per cent — which some say is reason for other banks not to follow suit. Beginning May 20, Macquarie Bank customers will not be able to access over-the-counter cash transactions. Over the next few months, the bank will end all cheque transactions. Customers will still be...