Hobart Airport preparing to take on larger aircraft for overseas flights

WORK has begun on a $130m strengthening and widening of Hobart Airport to accommodate larger aircraft for international flights. Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King says the upgrade will enable long-haul aircraft (like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350) to fly directly to Asia and the Pacific. The airport’s taxiways, ground lighting, electrical systems…

Former Wallaby prop joins Moana Pasifika in Auckland for 2025 Super Rugby season

Former Wallaby Pone Fa’amausili is off to Auckland for next year’s Super Rugby Pacific season. The former Melbourne Rebel prop will play one season for the Auckland-based Moana Pasifika side. The 27-year-old Melbourne-born Samoan says he is excited to be playing for the team, which largely fields players of Saman and Tongan descent. “I’m extremely…