Dubbo Airport, in New South Wales, 400km from Sydney, was evacuated on Monday morning (June 29) after a reported bomb threat on an arriving plane

04:12, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Updated: 05:07, Mon, Jun 29, 2026

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An Australian airport has been evacuated following a 'bomb threat' on board an incoming aircraft, the Express can confirm.

Dubbo Airport, in New South Wales, 400km from Sydney, was cleared on Monday morning (June 29) after the threat was made.

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All passengers aboard the Qantas aircraft have safely disembarked.

Emergency services are currently conducting investigations into the threat.

A council statement said: "Dubbo Regional Council was notified of a bomb threat on a plane destined for Dubbo this morning."

"The plane has landed safely and all 74 passengers and crew have disembarked. Further investigations are underway by relevant emergency services.

"The Dubbo Regional Airport terminal has been evacuated and is currently closed.

"People are advised to stay away from the area and there are police barricades in place.

"If you have a flight today, please contact your airline for further information."

A Qantas spokesperson added: "There was a security incident this morning at Dubbo Airport that was investigated by local police and flights have now resumed.

"We recognise this would have been unsettling and disruptive for customers and we thank them for following the instructions of our crew and the local authorities. Safety is always our first priority."