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The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Airport

'No guarantee' of airport line deal before 2026 poll

Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Airport bust exposes 4kg of cocaine in traveller's bags

A $1.3 million haul of cocaine has been found at Melbourne Airport allegedly hidden in the suitcases of a Spanish-Bolivian dual national.

AAP · May 24, 2024

Victorian treasurer threatens to consider train station for Avalon amid dispute with Melbourne Airport

Tim Pallas’ comments come after government delayed Melbourne Airport rail project by four years

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024

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Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat

A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.

AAP · Apr 9, 2024

Measles cases spark alerts for airport and university

Five measles cases in have triggered a health alert for Melbourne Airport and several flights, a university campus and shops over a two-week period.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Melbourne airport faces busiest day since pre-pandemic ahead of Taylor Swift concerts

Surging prices reached $1,630 for a one-way Qantas business ticket from Sydney after airline added 64 extra flights to cope with increase in traffic

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2024

Second man charged with murder of missing Colombian

A Brisbane man has been arrested at Melbourne Airport and charged with the murder of a Colombian man who went missing from Victoria more than four months ago.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023

'Doesn't stack up': Govt, airport bicker over rail plan

Victoria's deputy premier has pushed back on Melbourne Airport's suggestion it could be more cost-effective to build a rail tunnel to Tullamarine underground.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Melbourne airport rail, fast trains and road funding cuts: what the infrastructure review means for your state

Albanese government says projects in Sydney, Victoria and Queensland are among 50 being defunded, but other recommendations remain a priority

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2023

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan blames Melbourne Airport as airport rail delay confirmed

The Victorian government says Melbourne's airport rail line won't be completed by its scheduled finish date in 2029 because of "challenging" negotiations with airport operator.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Melbourne airport rail unlikely to be finished on time

Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan says the completion date for the rail link between Melbourne Airport and the city is likely to be pushed back

The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023

Rex plane forced to make emergency landing in Melbourne

A plane has made an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport amid reports of smoke coming from the cockpit.

The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023

Aircraft refuellers start 24-hour strike at Melbourne Airport over pay and conditions

The Transport Workers Union says its been disappointed by pay negotiations with The Rivet Group, which is contracted to refuel aircraft at Melbourne Airport.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

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The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Threat of disruption as plane refuellers strike in Melbourne

A 24-hour strike by workers who refuel Qantas and other international airline planes at Melbourne Airport is threatening to disrupt flights.

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Unruly child 'throws luggage' and wreaks havoc at busy airport baggage carousel

The clip of the boy at Melbourne Airport was posted on social media with commenters praising the airport staff member who calmly used the PA system to announce the police were coming

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Victorian storm leaves power outages, flash flooding, and hail in its wake

Thousands of Victorians lose power as a storm front moves across the state's south, leaving flash flooding and large hailstones in its wake.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022

Ninth teen charged over alleged murder

A 19-year-old man taken into custody at Melbourne Airport has become the ninth teen charged over an alleged murder and kidnapping in the city's northeast.

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AAP · Nov 17, 2022

Sean Turnell arrives in Melbourne

Australian economist Sean Turnell has been released from a Myanmar prison and has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Teens charged over murder and kidnapping

Eight teenagers have been charged following a stabbing death and an alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's north east, with four arrested at Melbourne Airport.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

People with disabilities left feeling 'helpless' and 'humiliated' after trying to access subsidised taxi fares

Disability advocate Adrian O'Malley says six taxis refused to take him from Melbourne airport because he had a voucher which subsidises interstate trips.

The New Daily · Oct 11, 2022

Second Australian airport evacuated after security breach

A second Australian airport has been evacuated after a worrying security breach, following lengthy delays in Melbourne on Tuesday morning.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022

Melbourne Airport security breach sees passengers rescreened, flights delayed

A security breach has caused early morning chaos at Melbourne Airport, delaying flights as passengers were forced to be re-screened at security checkpoints.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 10, 2022

Melbourne Airport Is Facing Massive Delays After A Security Breach That Evacuated 1000 People

Flights have been delayed from Melbourne Airport after a security breach forced 1000 Qantas passengers to be security screened again.

AAP · Oct 10, 2022

Airport chaos after security breaches

An inadvertent security breach has caused a shutdown at Melbourne Airport, while another incident in Adelaide has also caused long delays.

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