The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne Airport

Melbourne airport chaos delays Newcastle flights: security breach

Federal police have shut down a section of the Melbourne Airport terminal and ordered passengers from a plane ready for take-off after an apparent security breach.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Victorian government releases business case for above-ground Melbourne Airport train station and new station for Keilor East

Transport Minister Jacinta Allan says an elevated airport station will cause less disruption in the construction stage, be quicker to build, and save up to $1 billion.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Clash over Melbourne Airport rail design

Melbourne Airport and the state government do not agree on the location or design of the airport rail link as new details emerge on the project.

AAP · Sep 20, 2022

Thousands of residents, Melbourne Airport left in the dark following power outage

Energy company Jemena said more than 34,000 customers in Melbourne's north-west were without power.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

New Melbourne runway poses risks to health and childhood development, report says

Exclusive: Council-commissioned study recommends curfew, alternative directions for travel

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

Wanted bikie boss to be charged with drug trafficking after airport arrest

The Canberra Comanchero commander was taken into custody at Melbourne Airport in the wake of a raid on his Coombs home.

The Canberra Times · May 8, 2022

Calls for expert panel to study noise impacts of proposed third runway at Melbourne airport

Residents say independent commission must be established now, in early consultation phase, before project is built

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2022

Melbourne Airport's plan to build a third runway will change flight paths over homes

Melbourne Airport's plan to build a third runway is going on formal public exhibition, with residents encouraged to provide feedback on new flight paths over homes.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

Melbourne Airport runway plan takes off

Melbourne Airport is releasing its plans for a new $1.9 billion third runway for public consultation.

AAP · Jan 31, 2022