Here is a look at what is making news around the country today.
Today’s national news includes Australia’s population to double by 2070s, Samantha Mostyn is Australia’s new governor-general, Hanwha Ocean is moving to acquire Australian defence shipbuilder Austal, and Jetstar set to open its 100th Australian domestic route.
Nation
Australia’s population to double by 2070s
Australia’s population could nearly double over the next five decades despite a projected slowdown in the annual growth rate, Sky News reports. Social Researcher and McCrindle Advisory Director Ashley Fell says New South Wales is projected to remain the nation’s largest state. “Following closely behind them will be Victoria, which is projected to reach a population of around 8 million people, while Queensland is projected to reach over 6 million by 2032,” she said. “These latest projections show us that in the decades to come, Australia will be older than we are today and bigger than we are today.”
Politics
Samantha Mostyn is Australia’s new governor-general
Businesswoman and gender equality advocate Samantha Mostyn has been appointed Australia’s next governor-general. She is only the second woman to hold the role, SBS News reported. The former lawyer and staffer during the Keating government earned public recognition and an Order of Australia for her advocacy work for gender equality. She’s sat on the boards of Reconciliation Australia, Beyond Blue and Virgin and is currently the chair of the government’s Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce.
Business
Hanwha Ocean to buy Austal
Hanwha Ocean is moving to acquire Australian defence shipbuilder Austal as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the global defence market and achieve further growth, the Korea Times has reported. Hanwha Group offered more than $1.02 billion to acquire Austal. The shipbuilder, founded in 1988, is an Australian defence and commercial shipbuilding company headquartered in Australia, with shipyards also in the U.S. state of Alabama.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/129_372027.html
Travel
Jetstar set to open its 100th Australian domestic route
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar will launch its 100th domestic route—operating daily flights between Melbourne (Avalon) Airport and Brisbane from June 28, Aviation Source News reported. This strategic addition to Jetstar’s network enhances connectivity between Southeast Queensland and Victoria, benefiting Greater Melbourne, Geelong, and Western Victoria residents. Passengers from these regions will gain more accessible access to the vibrant city of Brisbane. Similarly, Queenslanders can explore the cultural hub of Melbourne, the breathtaking Surf Coast, and the world-renowned Great Ocean Road.
https://aviationsourcenews.com/airline/jetstar-to-launch-its-100th-australian-domestic-route/
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