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The Latest Breaking News from Canberra Airport

The reason a massive Ukrainian plane touched down in Canberra

Punters speculated on social media over what the giant aircraft was doing in the nation's capital.

The Canberra Times

Ali Rachid Ammoun was on parole for the attempted murder of his ex-wife when he fired shots at Canberra Airport

Ali Rachid Ammoun pleads guilty to firing a revolver inside the Canberra Airport in August. His plea means details of his attempted murder conviction can now be reported.

ABC News

Airport shooter was on parole for attempted murder of former wife

Ali Ammoun, who has pleaded guilty to two charges after shooting up Canberra Airport, served more than 14 years behind bars interstate.

The Canberra Times

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Canberra Airport firefighters set to walk out in strike over staffing

The walk-out is expected to cause widespread disruption at start of the busy holiday period.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Airport security scanner staff trained in sensitively helping passengers with prostheses

Passing through airport security is a mild inconvenience, if anything, for most passengers — but for Gillian Horton it can cause intense anxiety.

ABC News

Three passengers on Link Airways flight assessed for minor injuries after incident at Canberra Airport

A strap used to secure a propeller overnight was not removed and pierced the side of the plane shortly after take-off.

ABC News

Passengers tell of 'horror' as flight forced to return to Canberra Airport

'Before we even got off the ground, people were screaming'

The Canberra Times

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Big blow to airport hopes of Qatar return

Uncertainty over Qatar Airways return to Canberra

The Canberra Times

Leaky roofs dominate emergency services call outs after rain

Canberra Airport recorded 25 millimetres of rain in the 24 hours to Thursday morning, and the weather bureau has forecast more rain is on the way.

The Canberra Times

Set-back for international flights to Canberra Airport

Direct flights to and from Canberra postponed until December.

The Canberra Times

Alleged Canberra Airport gunman Ali Rachid Ammoun's court hearing delayed after he refused to appear

Ali Rachid Ammoun was arrested by police at the airport after he allegedly fired a number of shots, shattering three windows, and leading to an evacuation.

ABC News

New gift store, restaurant open at Canberra Airport

The new arrivals come after announcements of new travel routes opening up from the airport.

The Canberra Times

ACT won't 'flight shame' as govt eyes more regional destinations

The Chief Minister said the government was also in discussions with airlines to introduce direct services to New Zealand and other Pacific destinations.

The Canberra Times

Freight road would lay foundations to bring more international flights to ACT

Education, food export and travel sectors will form part of the pitch to attract Singapore Airlines back to Canberra.

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Why didn't the glass at Canberra Airport shatter when bullets hit it?

When 19th century gun technology meets 21st century glass

The Canberra Times

Scientists tell of forensics' role during Canberra Airport incident

When shots were fired in Canberra the Australian Federal Police forensics were on the ground alongside officers.

The Independent UK

Australian charged with shooting at windows inside airport

An Australian man has been charged with three weapons offenses after he allegedly used a handgun inside the Canberra Airport to fire multiple shots at airport windows

ABC News

Man charged with firearm offences over shooting at Canberra Airport faces court

A 63-year-old man is charged with firearm offences after an incident at Canberra Airport yesterday.

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Dutton says he was not aware of former PM’s appointments– as it happened

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Alleged Canberra airport shooter detained

Ali Rachid Ammoun is charged with three firearm offences following a shooting at Canberra airport and remains in custody until at least September 5.

The Canberra Times

Man to face court on firearms charges after Canberra Airport incident

Alleged Canberra airport shooter to face court

The Canberra Times

'Things like this don't happen': witnesses share stories of Canberra Airport chaos

"This can't be right. This is Canberra, things like this don't happen."

The Independent UK

Australian police say man arrested over shots fired inside Canberra airport

‘There is no immediate threat to public safety,’ police say

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australian Police Say Man Detained over Shots at Canberra Airport

A gunman reportedly fired shots inside Canberra's main airport Sunday, sending passengers fleeing but injuring no one before he was detained by Australian police. Images posted on social media showed a police officer restraining a man on the ground inside the terminal as the emergency alarms sounded in the capital's…

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“We All Ran”: Canberra Airport Evacuated After Gunman Fires Shots In Check-In Area

"Everyone was hiding behind chairs and people were running.”

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