New Qantas rule after turbulence shock
Qantas has promised an expansion of its staff safety procedures following a shock turbulence event that injured three cabin crew. Here’s what happened.
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All-time stack in bonkers cheese rolling event
A fearless contestant performed a massive somersault before slamming into the ground during a bonkers, annual cheese rolling event.
Disease alert for popular tourist hotspot
Aussie travellers have been warned to take precautions after a dengue fever outbreak was reported in a popular Pacific Island tourist destination.
Europe route no other airline can fly
An Aussie travel company has just launched an insane new Euro service with many of the routes not offered as direct flights by commercial airlines.
What’s next for Aussie facing death row
A consultant with 15 years’ experience helping Aussies navigate Indonesia’s complex legal system has provided a stark update on an alleged cocaine smuggler.
Everyone saying the same thing about Vivid
It’s one of Sydney’s most anticipated events of the year, but visitors to this year’s Vivid have been left shocked.
Italian woman’s ‘sad’ realisation in Aus
A 23-year-old expat has shared a “sad” realisation about her home country after moving across the world last year.
If you do this on a plane, you’ll cop a $105 fine
It’s the common act you will see on most flights — whether it be domestic or international — but now, doing so might come at a cost.
Doomed sub’s CEO was ‘borderline psychopath’
Stockton Rush who was behind the controller of the Titan sub when it imploded in June 2023 has been described as a “borderline psychopath”.
‘Scary’: Saudi Arabia does the unthinkable
A stark, mountainous moonscape in the middle of the desert is the site of the Saudi Prince’s next unthinkable $14 trillion project.
‘Don’t do this’: Truckie’s big gripe
A truckie who spends 32 hours a week driving his massive semi-trailer has revealed one of the most dangerous things drivers can do.
Aussies battle it out for free flights
Insane scenes as Aussies battle it out for free flights amid ogres, fire, and swords – with four emerging victorious.
Remarkable scenes as iconic landmark floods
Stunning sights have unfolded as Australia’s largest lake fills for the first time in over a decade, attracting millions of animals in a rare burst of life.
Bystander stabs dingo as child attacked
A dingo has been stabbed after biting a boy on a heritage-listed sand island and popular tourist hotspot off the coast of Queensland.
‘Get off and walk’: Viral flight demands stun
A passenger’s insane list of demands for flight attendants has set social media alight, prompting calls for the flyer to “take the train” instead.
Popular island set to grind to a halt again
One of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations could be ruined after a potentially disastrous plan was revealed.
Aussie brand unveils sweet new hotel deal
An Aussie food giant is offering an exclusive new experience for those who prefer their getaways on the sweet side.
Cruise ship rescues Aussies stranded at sea
An Australian couple has been rescued by a cruise ship after the boat broke down off the coast of New Caledonia.
Tourist, 22, found dead in Queensland
A Scottish tourist has been found dead days after being reported missing on the Gold Coast.
Airport rocked over ‘crisis conditions’ claim
Airline workers have erupted into protests at a major Aussie airport over what they claim are “crisis conditions” in the industry and glaring safety concerns.
‘A mistake’: Qantas claim after sackings
Qantas could be forced to pay $120m in penalties on top of the millions it is already set to pay in compensation to sacked workers.
Qatar Airways reveals historical profit win
Qatar Airways has made a record-breaking profit while also revealing it put in the largest aircraft order in its history with Boeing.
Eye-watering sum Qantas saved after sackings
The airline was faced with a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to save millions each year after illegally sacking workers.
Reason for Aussie airline’s mega profits
Two of Australia’s biggest airlines are paving the way for a duopoly of the skies, with the consumer watchdog explaining how they reaped mega profits in the first half of the financial year.
Qantas passenger takes up rare opportunity
Carolyn Pike has never set foot on a plane – until now with the sweet moment shared with her Qantas flight attendant grand-daughter.
Football fans slam hostel’s wild price
A Squid Game-style hostel has been slammed for charging Man U and Spurs fans “sickening” prices ahead of the Europa League final.
Qantas ‘deeply sorry’ for ‘appalling act’
Qantas has admitted it was “in the wrong” when it illegally sacked more than 1800 ground workers, with the airline waiting for the penalty to be imposed.
Man charged with gross acts on flight
A man has been accused of sticking his hands in another passenger’s food among other bizarre acts on a Gold Coast-bound flight.
‘Furious’: Mums react to Laos poison charges
Mums Sam Bowles and Michelle Jones have shared their anger with 60 Minutes as Lao authorities prepare charges for the poisoning horror that killed their girls.
Shocking Sydney Harbour cruise ship stunt
Shocking footage has captured a man’s bizarre attempt to scale the mooring lines of a cruise ship docked at Sydney’s Circular Quay.
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