Qantas chief Alan Joyce has written to 14 million frequent flyer members to alleviate any safety concerns after a spate of turnbacks, as the airline also slashed the price of 170,000 seats in a price war with Virgin Australia. 

Monarchists are outraged that King Charles is being snubbed for Australia’s new $5 note, saying it’s “republicanism by stealth”. 

The race is on to protect thousands of residents from devastating blazes amid warnings from authorities that a rare hat-trick of La Ninas could create a perfect storm of bushfire risk across NSW ­before the end of the year. 

GWS rookie Jason Gillbee has lifted the lid on his milk ­obsession after his stunning intake of the dairy drink was ­revealed. 

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