Avalon Airport evacuated after suspicious item found

Avalon Airport in Melbourne has been evacuated after a suspicious item was discovered during security screening at approximately 6am. Victoria Police responded with a bomb disposal unit, including specialist officers and a robot, to investigate the incident at the domestic terminal. One individual has been detained, and Jetstar flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Bali and other destinations are experiencing delays, with major traffic disruptions reported in the area south of Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.