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Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- General
- Sky News AU
Qantas flight set for Melbourne forced to return to Mildura shortly after departure due to technical issue
A Qantas flight has been forced to make a "priority landing" in Mildura shortly after departing the airport. Flight QF2079/QLK79D, which is operated by a Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, was headed for Melbourne from Mildura in Victoria's northwest on Tuesday, but shortly after take-off it had toturn back due to a technical issue. Victoria Police said it was called to Mildura Airport "following reports of an aircraft incident just after 11am, where it appears there was an issue with the aircraft". Crews from Fire Rescue Victoria and Ambulance Victoria joined police on the scene for the landing, which is procedure for priority landings. The pilot landed the plane successfully about 12pm without injury to anyone on board. Qantas did not confirm what the technical issue was, but sources told the Herald Sun the plane had "lost hydraulics on its wing flaps". A number of circuits had to be made mid-air so the plane could dump fuel before the landing was attempted. The airline said it was a "priority landing" rather than an "emergency landing" and acknowledged it would have been an "unsettling" experience for passengers. 'One of our aircraft had to return to Mildura shortly after take-off on Tuesday due to a technical issue," a Qantas spokesperson told 'Our pilots are highly trained to handle situations like this, and the flight has since landed safely in Mildura. 'We appreciate this would have been an unsettling experience for customers and thank them for their understanding." The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and passengers safely disembarked from plane. Before the aircraft returns to service, it will be inspected by Qantas engineers, while the airline's customer service team is working to get the passengers back on their way to the Victorian capital.
ABC News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Advice - Explosive Hazard - Threat is Reduced
This Advice message is being issued for Wangaratta, between Sisely Avenue and Vincent Road. * The threat is reduced following the vehicle collision and fire on Frank Hayes Road. * Firefighters have made the acetylene cylinder safe. * There is no longer a risk of explosion. * This Advice message replaces the Warning issued at 1:26pm . People located within the area are now able to resume normal activities. What you should do: * You should avoid the immediate area of Frank Hayes Drive as emergency services are cleaning up. Impacts in your area: * There is a 50 metre exclusion zone in place on Frank Hayes Road while emergency services remain on scene. * This will be in place until approximately 3:30pm. * Tone Road has reopened. * The railway line has reopened and trains are running at a slow speed. This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria . This will be the final message issued for this incident. Use multiple sources to stay informed: * [ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ ] * Facebook [ ] or Twitter [ ] * Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Accessibility: * The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ ] on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. * If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service [ ] and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
News.com.au
25-06-2025
- News.com.au
Warnings to residents after huge blaze at factory in Hallam, Melbourne
An arson chemist has been called to investigate a suspicious fire at what is believed to be a school uniform shop in Melbourne's southeast. The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene on the Princes Highway at Hallam just after midnight on Thursday. Crews from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and the Country Fire Association (CFA) battled the blaze for hours until it was deemed under control just after 3am. A warning was issued to neighbouring communities as smoke plumed from the blaze. Residents were warned to stay informed and be aware that they may see or smell smoke. Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police also responded to the fire and a building surveyor was also on the scene. A Victoria Police spokesman confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious, and fire crews remain on the scene to fully extinguish the blaze. An arson chemist will visit the Princes Highway site later on Thursday to determine the cause. Anyone who has any information or footage of the fire has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
ABC News
25-06-2025
- ABC News
Police investigating factory fires in Hallam and Campbellfield overnight
Fire crews have brought a large factory fire under control in Melbourne's south-east overnight. The fire broke out at a business in Hallam on the Princes Highway just after midnight, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said. Large plumes of smoke and flames could be seen billowing from the roof of the building as at least a dozen fire crews tackled the blaze. FRV said the fire was brought under control shortly after 3am. Victoria Police said arson detectives would attend the scene to investigate and that the fire was being treated as suspicious. Residents around Dandenong South have been warned they may notice smoke in the area. Another factory fire broke out in Campbellfield, north of Melbourne, just after 5am on Thursday. Police have also deemed the fire suspicious and are investigating.
News.com.au
22-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Nine hospitalised, 200 evacuated after chemical incident at public pool in Melbourne
Nine people were taken to hospital and 200 evacuated following a chemical incident at a public pool in Melbourne's north. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) were called to the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre about 6.15pm on Friday night after people reported the smell of gas inside the centre. Firefighters found multiple people affected by the chemicals upon arrival. A FRV spokesperson confirmed to NewsWire that nine people were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident. About 200 people were evacuated from the leisure centre while FRV hazmat specialists ventilated the premises. A positive reading for sodium hydrogen sulphate was found by the hazmat specialists. The centre was confirmed to be safe to re-enter two hours later by FRV. A Hume City Council spokeswoman said the incident was sparked by the occurrence of a chemical reaction during routine pool maintenance on Friday evening. The spokeswoman said the nine people taken to hospital had been in contact with the council, and 'we understand they are all doing well'. 'Following a thorough assessment by WorkSafe immediately after the incident, it was confirmed the facility was safe to reopen Saturday morning,' the spokeswoman said. An internal review has been launched to confirm the incident's cause, and to ensure it doesn't happen again. 'We thank our staff and emergency services for their swift and professional response and thank the community for their understanding and support,' the spokeswoman said. Sodium hydrogen sulphate, also known as sodium bisulphate, can be used to adjust pH levels in water.
