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The popular airline has made the big announcement to relaunch the daily flights as part of its winter expansion, serving travellers and residents of both countries

British Airways have made a huge announcement that they are relaunching daily flights to a popular city for UK passengers – ahead of a couple of huge worldwide sporting events.

The airline will be returning to Melbourne after a 20-year hiatus.

BA made the announcement on Tuesday, March 17 that flights will be starting in January 2027.

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The flights will commence flights to Melbourne from January 9, 2027, launching in time for the Australian Open and the Melbourne Grand Prix. Flights will operate year-round from London Heathrow, via Kuala Lumpur, on a daily basis.

Passengers will be able to choose from First, World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy), and Club World (business class) in both directions.

Return fares start from £1,130 (including taxes and carrier fees) and are on sale from today.

The UK airline halted all services from Melbourne Airport in March 2006 with other companies being relied on for people to make the London-Melbourne journey.

Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer Lorie Argus said the announcement underscored Melbourne’s place as Australia’s largest and best connected 24-hour gateway.

“We are thrilled to welcome British Airways back to Melbourne Airport and we’re incredibly excited about what this extra choice means for travellers and exporters,” she said.

“British Airways is one of the world’s most recognisable airlines and in its more than 100 years of flying has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence and reliability.

“With the largest choice of airlines flying to the UK and Europe, 24-hour operations and the shortest minimum connection time of any Australian airport, Melbourne Airport is now the clear choice for Europeans heading to Australia or Australians looking to travel abroad.

“London is one of the world’s great global cities and a critical hub for business, tourism and education, while Melbourne was last week voted Time Out’s “best city in the world” as well as being home to the largest British expat community in Australia, so there will be no shortage of two-way demand.”

The move is part of a significant planned expansion to BA’s network for winter 2026, with the addition of Colombo in Sri Lanka as well.

Married at First Sight Australia star Steven Danyluk was left worried during his honeymoon

A Married at First Sight Australia star has been left “concerned” after spotting a problem just minutes into their honeymoon.

The 13th series of the popular reality programme returned to E4 this week, with a new batch of singletons joining the renowned matchmaking experiment in the hope of finding their soulmate.

The fresh hopefuls first encounter one another at the altar, where they exchange their vows during picturesque wedding ceremonies. They then take the plunge to discover their happily ever after as they embark on luxurious honeymoons, before moving in together.

Alongside managing a new relationship, the participants also attend dinner parties with other couples and reconvene at commitment ceremonies, where they reveal how they’re feeling about their marriage.

The second pairing arranged by the experts – Mel Schilling, John Aiken and Alessandra Rampolla – were Rachel Gilmore and Steven Danyluk, reports OK!.

35-year-old team leader Rachel hadn’t been in a serious relationship for 14 years, and had never been with a man who made her feel attractive. Marine technician Steven, aged 34, similarly found the dating scene challenging, and has struggled to find his ideal partner.

The duo appeared to connect after meeting at the altar, but Rachel soon identified a concern after her new husband failed to compliment her throughout the day. She later raised her concerns, with Steven promptly apologising and expressing just how attracted he was to his wife.

During Wednesday’s (March 11) episode, Rachel and Steven set off on their honeymoon to a luxury eco-glamping resort in Mudgee, New South Wales. However, Steven quickly spotted a problem after entering their shared accommodation.

“I’ve got a tummy ache, not feeling well. It’s a bit of a concern, it’s really bad timing,” he told the cameras.

After discovering that the toilet didn’t have a door, a worried Steven then said: “I am really concerned about this.”

He added: “The bathroom is not really private. It’s not so much the view, it’s the sound. We’re all human and we make sounds. Look, this early into the relationship, I don’t want Rachel hearing my bowel movements.”

It appears Steven managed to navigate the issue, as the pair were later spotted sharing a kiss whilst admiring the stunning Australian sunset.

Yet it seems the peace isn’t destined to last, as a preview for Thursday’s (March 12) episode shows the couple caught up in a massive row, with Rachel tearfully telling her husband: “You’re putting me down, it’s hurtful.” Will the newlyweds manage to resolve things?

Married at First Sight Australia airs Monday to Thursday on E4 at 7.30pm

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After Monday’s resounding defeat by Sri Lanka took World Cup fate out of his side’s hands, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh asked for the luck of the Irish to kick in.

The following day, Ireland were due to take on Zimbabwe in Pallekele. Any points for the African side would knock Australia out of the competition.

Clearly, no-one told Marsh that when it comes to Irish luck in a cricketing context, rain is never far away. The two sides shared the points after wet weather saw the match abandoned without a ball bowled. Zimababwe through, Australia gone.

For the first time since 2009, there will not be an Australian side in the Super 8s stage or equivalent. Since winning it in 2021, this edition marks a third consecutive T20 World Cup without Australia in the semi-finals.

Less than a month on from wrapping up a resounding Ashes drubbing, Australia’s T20 side has failed to hit similar heights. The failings of this competition, which has seen them play all of their group games in Sri Lanka, alongside a wider slump in this format, does little to discard the notion that T20 cricket is not a priority.

As always after a difficult tournament, selection is questioned. Steve Smith has long been out of this side, not appearing in almost two years. A century and two 50s in the recent Big Bash were not enough to earn a recall. Not until Marsh was hit in the groin in training prior to Australia’s first game against Ireland.

Smith was summoned to acclimatise in Colombo in case he was required. He ultimately was, but not as a replacement for Marsh.

Australia’s Test run machine eventually earned a place in the squad proper when the selectors belatedly named a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who was ruled out of the competition before a ball was bowled.

All those moving parts for a player who only made it onto the park as a sub fielder while Australia were still mathematically alive, with Smith powerless to stop Sri Lanka and Pathum Nissanka’s charge.