Melbourne teen accused of plotting school shooting applies for bail

Notes found in cell of 19-year-old detained after FBI tip-off allegedly included further plans for attacks, court hears

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A Melbourne teenager charged with weapons and explosives offences after Victoria police were tipped off by the FBI has applied for bail, despite authorities seizing notes from his cell which, they allege, show he still plans to attack" people.

The 19-year-old, whose identity is suppressed, faced the Melbourne magistrates court on Thursday.

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