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Big hopes for Archi entry Barwon Heads’ John Druce is pictured with his colourful entry in Australia’s leading prize for portraiture. To find out who’s the face of John’s 2016 Archibald Prize bid, turn to page 11. Picture: Lindsay Kelley
Election axe for rule preventing Avalon overseas flights
Cleared for take-off A bi-partisan election promise to give Avalon Airport regional status will open the international skies, according to airport chief Justin Giddings. Both Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten this week promised to reclassify Avalon as a stand-alone regional airport.
The Geelong Indy revealed five weeks ago that the airport’s classification as a metropolitan facility - the same as Melbourne Airport - had foiled all attempts to secure an international carrier. Airports such as Adelaide, Gold Coast, Cairns and Darwin are all classified as regional gateways. The Federal Government offers incentives to international airlines through the
Regional Air Access Package. Mr Giddings said the move opened up the opportunity to attract airlines from places like Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries. “Previously we were restricted by bilateral arrangements but this really provides an open sky for the airport,” he said. Avalon has been grounded by the bureaucratic red tape since 2008 when the
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