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 Fresh charges for teen accused of boarding Jetstar flight with rifle, fake bomb

Counter-terrorism officers with the Australian Federal Police are investigating the incident, a children’s court has heard.

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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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3 w. ago Teen charged after series of terrifying sex attacks, home invasions

The 18-year-old will appear before court on Tuesday following the series of alleged home invasions and sexual attacks.

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4 w. ago 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.

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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 Boy charged after allegedly boarding Jetstar flight with ammunition rounds and gun

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly carrying live ammunition rounds along with a shotgun when he boarded a Jetstar flight on the tarmac of a Victorian airport yesterday.

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