The dreadful price we must ask of families grieving after tragic events
They might be difficult for grieving families, but inquiries into tragic events are needed for the broader benefit of society, writes the editor.
Sea World Chopper Disaster
Faulty radio, new choppers, pilot’s cap: Factors in deadly Sea World Helicopters crash
Faulty radio equipment, flawed safety systems and a raft of other issues contributed to the tragic Sea World Helicopters disaster which left four people dead, a safety investigation has found.
‘A lot to process’: Collision victim’s daughter on heartbreaking report
The daughter of a UK tourist, who died in the 2023 Sea World Helicopters crash alongside his wife says the final report into the tragedy is a difficult read. HER WORDS
Chopper tragedy: Everything we know about horror day
An investigation into the Sea World helicopter disaster in April 2025 revealed some of the failings which led to the tragedy. This is everything we know about the timeline of events, victims and investigations.
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New evidence into horror Sea World chopper crash to be released
Investigators into the shocking Gold Coast helicopters disaster have revealed new details of the extraordinary evidence being collected for the probe, which is set to be made public within days.
Inspiring update after Sea World crash
A little boy who nearly lost his life in the Sea World helicopter crash has revealed the next step in his miraculous recovery.
‘Thank you Australia’: Young victim of Sea World chopper crash home at last
A 10-year-old boy who survived the horror Sea World helicopter crash that killed his mother has finally returned home after six months of treatment.
Woman who tried to pin speeding ticket on dead Sea World pilot fined
A woman who pleaded guilty to using the identity of a pilot killed in the Sea World helicopter tragedy has been sentenced. LATEST PICS
First pics: Woman accused of using dead pilot’s name to dodge fine fronts court
The woman who allegedly used dead Sea World helicopter pilot Ash Jenkinson’s identity to get out of a traffic fine has faced court.
Watch: Harrowing moments after Sea World chopper crash revealed
As never-before-seen footage reveals the final moments for those travelling in the doomed Sea World helicopter, the official first responder has spoken for the first time about the horror crash scene. VIDEO, NEW PICS, FULL INCIDENT LOG
‘Shameful! F**ked up’: Woman who stole dead Sea World pilot’s name heckled
The woman who used dead Sea World chopper pilot Ash Jenkinson’s details to get out of a traffic fine is set to learn her fate after a magistrate delivered a warning to her lawyer.
Bizarre move by woman charged with using dead pilot’s name
A woman charged with using dead Sea World chopper pilot Ash Jenkinson’s name to dodge a traffic fine has made a bizarre move as she failed to turn up to court.
Widow horrified as dead pilot’s name used to dodge camera fine
A woman caught using her mobile phone while driving tried to claim the person behind the wheel was Sea World helicopter pilot Ash Jenkinson, allegedly nominating him after he had died.
‘Our brave Nicky’: Sea World chopper survivor’s heartbreaking journey
The 10-year-old boy who survived the horrific Sea World helicopter crash that killed his mother has spoken out about his long fight in hospital, including an amputation.
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