Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna announces plans to 'renovate' rather than replace surface due to concerns about turf

Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna has announced plans to “renovate” rather than replace the surface at Burswood Stadium amid ongoing concerns about the turf. A heavy downpour and back-to-back games in Perth over the weekend have put the surface in the spotlight again, with a large section of the north wing the biggest concern.

Virgin Australia orders next-generation aircraft to replace its old Fokker 100 fleet

Virgin Australia has ordered eight new commercial aircraft to support the future growth of the airline’s regional and charter business in Western Australia. The Embraer E190-E2 aircraft will join Virgin Australia's fleet from October 2025 and will primarily operate charter flights for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, ultimately replacing the decades-old Fokker 100 fleet.