Brisbane Airport is expecting 2.78 million passengers during the June-July school holidays, boosted by up to 40,000 UK rugby supporters and interstate visitors. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Lions rugby fans, southern chills drive record passenger numbers at Brisbane, Sydney airports

Brisbane Airport says the southern winter and Lions rugby fans are helping drive traffic. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI. Lions rugby fans and southern  chills are driving record passenger traffic at Brisbane and Sydney airports this month. Almost 5.5 million passengers are expected to pass through both airport’s terminals, according to management. Brisbane Airport is expecting…

Australia needs steelmaking to remain onshore, says the federal government. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels

Whyalla Steelworks now up for sale amid strong interest from overseas

Australia needs steelmaking to remain onshore, says the federal government. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels The sale of Whyalla Steelworks is now under way amid strong interest in low emissions steel production from global steelmakers, says the South Australian Government. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas told local media that there are at least 33, mostly overseas, parties…