The Age • Patrick Hatch • June 25, 2022 — 7.00pm https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-airport-runway-could-be-noisier-than-residents-told-20220624-p5awec.html Louder and more frequent aircraft noise from Melbourne Airport’s proposed third runway could affect a larger number of western suburbs residents than previously forecast, an acoustics expert has warned. Melbourne Airport, which says it needs a new $1.9 billion, […]

The Guardian • Adeshola Ore • Saturday 14 May 2022 06.00 AEDT https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/may/14/new-melbourne-runway-poses-risks-to-health-and-childhood-development-report-says Exclusive: Council-commissioned study recommends curfew, alternative directions for travel A proposed third runway at Melbourne airport could impact sleeping patterns – potentially leading to increased rates of cardiovascular disease – and may affect children’s cognitive development, an independent health assessment […]