2 w. ago Evidence in alleged Jetstar hijacking attempt case suppressed by court

A lot of the details surrounding the alleged Jetstar hijacking attempt at Avalon Airport will be kept secret after a Victorian Court suppressed parts of the evidence.

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2 w. ago Teen charged with attempted hijacking of Jetstar flight, other terrorism offences

A 17-year-old tackled by passengers after boarding a plane at Avalon Airport while armed has now been charged with attempted hijacking.

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4 w. ago Calls for security reforms in wake of Avalon Airport incident

Australia's peak airport body has joined calls for security reforms in the wake of the Avalon Airport incident.

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4 w. ago AFL 2025 opening round LIVE updates: Swans start strongly after Avalon airport hero’s pre

The Swans and Hawks will open the AFL season at the SCG. Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions.

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4 w. ago 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.

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4 w. ago Passenger details moment when man allegedly attempted to board flight with a firearm at Avalon Airpo

A passenger has detailed the moment when a man allegedly attempted to board a flight with a firearm at Avalon Airport.

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4 w. ago Teen charged after hero passenger tackled him on Jetstar plane

Police have charged 17-year-old Ballarat boy with multiple offences after he tried to board a Sydney-bound flight at Avalon Airport.

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last month ‘Gotta do what you gotta do’: How hero passenger tackled teen with gun on Jetstar plane

Police arrested a 17-year-old at Avalon Airport after he tried to board a Sydney-bound plane.

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last month Passengers overpower teenager with gun as he boards Jetstar flight

Police arrested a 17-year-old at Avalon Airport after he tried to board a Sydney-bound plane.

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last month Passenger subdues man with gun and knife as he boards Jetstar flight

Police arrested the armed man at Avalon Airport after he tried to board a Sydney-bound Jetstar flight.

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last month Passengers subdue man with gun and knife as he boards Jetstar flight

Police arrested the armed man at Avalon Airport after he tried to board a Sydney-bound Jetstar flight.

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