Avalon
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The two seemingly innocuous items that shut down a major Australian airport
Avalon Airport was plunged into lockdown after a suspicious package in a passenger’s luggage triggered an evacuation, flight delays and road chaos.
- Angus Delaney, Chris Zappone and Alexander Darling
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Alleged would-be teen hijacker researched airports for months, court told
In the days before an armed teenager boarded and allegedly attempted to hijack a commercial aircraft, he used the internet to search airports and the shooting down of planes, a court has heard.
- Erin Pearson
Jetstar to launch Bali flights, more interstate routes from Avalon Airport
International flights are returning to the airport on Geelong’s outskirts, and a new bus route will make getting there easier.
- Rachel Eddie
Teen charged with attempted hijacking of Jetstar flight undergoing brain scans
The boy is accused of boarding a plane at Avalon Airport armed with guns and trying to hijack the aircraft in March.
- Melissa Cunningham
‘I’m giving it my all’: Avalon Airshow crash pilot details long road to recovery
Pilot Glenn Collins says he remains hopeful despite suffering life-changing injuries, as he thanked the courageous rescuers who came to his aid after the shocking crash.
- Hannah Hammoud
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Pilot seriously hurt after plane crashes during aerial display at Avalon Airshow
A pilot is in a critical condition after his plane crashed into the ground while performing an aerial demonstration at the Avalon Australian International Airshow.
- Brittany Busch and Chris Zappone
Under his wing: Teen son follows pilot father in airshow aerobatics
Paul Bennet and his 19-year-old son, Jett, will perform aerobatics together at the Avalon Airshow this week.
- Carolyn Webb
Roulettes burst through grey day at Avalon ahead of airshow
From the ground, the Pilatus’ 600 horsepower engines make a clear piercing sound that turns into a growl. But what’s going on the cockpit is no less impressive.
- Chris Zappone
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- Crime
Avalon alleged gunman sparks urgent security crackdown at regional airports nationwide
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has initiated the audit to determine what security upgrades are necessary to prevent such incidents after a teenage alleged gunman tried to board a Jetstar flight.
- Cassandra Morgan and Roy Ward
Safety breach probe at Avalon Airport as accused teen gunman fronts court
A lack of police presence at the airport meant officers had to race nine kilometres to arrest a teenager who claimed to be carrying a bomb on board a Jetstar flight.
- Melissa Cunningham, Cameron Houston and Marta Pascual Juanola