‘Critical’: Terrifying secret behind 787 planes
Bombshell claims made by a Boeing engineer have been escalated by US officials after attorneys pointed out “critical defects” on nearly 1,500 passenger planes.
Health & Safety
Measles warning for parts of Sydney
A child who has just returned from the Middle East has contracted measles, leading NSW Health authorities to issue an urgent warning.
Mozzie warning for Bali tourists
One state has recorded its first case of Murray Valley encephalitis for the year, while travellers to Bali have been warned about a surge in dengue fever cases.
Bali villa’s ‘river’ view stuns tourists
A video from a luxurious Bali villa has exposed a notorious problem plaguing the Aussie favourite holiday destination.
State on alert after measles case reported
Health authorities in one state are on high alert after a new case of measles – the 10th this year – was reported at one of Australia’s busiest airports.
Aussies warned over deadly riots
Australia has increased its travel warning and a state of emergency has been declared for an island hotspot after four people were killed in riots, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling for calm.
Aussie’s mercy dash home after Fiji stabbing
An Australian man is fighting for life in hospital with a stab wound on the day he was supposed to fly home from a Fijian holiday.
Hostie exposes passenger’s ‘heinous’ act
A flight attendant has shared the “most heinous, evil, diabolical” things passengers do on planes.
Missed signs before woman hours from death
Claudia Gill had fatigue and ringing in her ears after coming home from holiday. When she got to hospital, doctors told her she would have died if she’d been any later.
Doctor reveals what never to do in a hotel
Staying in a hotel room normally doesn’t come with warnings, but this doctor claims there’s hidden hazards planted around each suite that everyone should know.
Sad scene in ‘sketchiest underpass ever’
An activist has shared a confronting video of the “sketchiest pedestrian underpass” he has ever seen. What confronted him in the tunnel left him truly disturbed.
US embassy’s stark warning after Bondi
The US Embassy in Canberra has warned its citizens that ‘dangerous events’ can occur in unexpected areas following the horrific Bondi massacre.
Wild map of pilot’s historic Aussie flight
Australian adventurer Michael Smith has hit an important first milestone in his mammoth effort to recreate the first seaplane circumnavigation of the country a century ago.
What you missed in horror plane pic
A picture that shocked the world and left plane passengers questioning everything has been cast in a new light.
Health alert issued over deadly disease
NSW Health has issued a measles alert for people in specific Western Sydney locations.
Macca’s shuts stores in one country over hygiene
McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene.
Killer disease spreads to new part of Aus
Travellers have been warned to protect themselves from a potentially fatal disease in a tourist hotspot.
‘Could lose billions more’: Boeing in crisis
Plane parts ripping off during flight, failed production audits and a whistleblower dead – industry giant Boeing is facing a reputational crisis.
Black box seized after mid flight terror
The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of a Latam plane have been seized by authorities after more than 50 people injured during a mid flight incident.
Nine people dead at tourist hotspot
Eight children and an adult have lost their lives in a tragic incident in one of the world’s most sought after destinations.
‘Ugly’ Australian town ‘smells like toilet’
A popular Aussie tourist destination has been ordered to clean up its act after business leaders were told the city “smells like a toilet”.
Warning after dangerous virus detected
A dangerous and contagious virus has been detected in a passenger on a Jetstar flight between two of Australia’s biggest cities.
Urgent new warning for Bali tourists
It’s Australia’s most popular holiday destination, but a fresh warning has been issued for travellers to exercise a high degree of caution.
’Eroding’: Aussie pilots reveal major fear
Sydney Airport has recently overhauled its safety procedures after miscommunication saw two Qantas flights get within ‘close proximity’ of each other.
Disturbing new claim about plane incident
Shocking new details have emerged about the scary ordeal where a chunk of a plane door ripped off in mid-air.
Second state put on measles alert
Travellers who visited a major transport hub have been warned to keep watch for symptoms after a returned traveller visited several sites while infectious.
‘Elitist and sexist’: Qantas change smashed
Qantas is being slammed for dumping its iconic safety video for a slick new “marketing” video featuring a swimsuit clad female pilot.
Flights cancelled following airport crash
Travellers moving through Sydney Airport have had their plans disrupted after a crash involving a plane.
Man dies after plunging at waterfall
A man has died at a popular waterfall at a tourist spot in NSW after plunging nearly 20 metres.
Shocking scenes at popular Sydney beach
Images have emerged showing a gross find at a popular Sydney beach as swimmers are warned about a spike in pollution.
‘Brain-eating’ bug warning at swim spot
A popular swimming hole has been tested for a deadly “brain-eating amoeba” as hot weather creates threats at other spots.
Baby stung by highly poisonous jellyfish
The baby was swimming with a parent when it was stung by the dangerous sea life.
Nation makes major backflip on legal weed
Just 18 months after a surprising and historic move to make recreational weed legal, a major nation has made a stunning backflip.
12yo breaks legs after popular cliff jump
A 12-year-old girl was heard screaming out for help after she dived off a popular cliff in Victoria, breaking both her legs and ankle on New Year’s Day.
Shock reason for spate of beach drownings
As a spate of drownings hit Australian shores, there’s a plea for beachgoers to do one simple act to help save lives.
Expert reveals reason dingoes attack tourists
Rangers revealed the one surprising reason tourists were attacked by dingoes at a popular tourist spot.
Aussies’ terror as plane explodes on tarmac
A father and daughter were queuing to board a Japan Airlines flight when they looked out the window and saw a plane overwhelmed by fire on the tarmac.
Aussies caught up in horror plane fire
It’s been revealed how many Australians nearly lost their lives in a horrifying fatal jet collision in Japan.
What Aussies in Japan need to know
Tourists are urged to remain vigilant after a major earthquake in one of Australians’ favourite overseas destinations triggered tsunami waves.
‘Hated’: Big mistake that wounded Qantas
Qantas was once dubbed the “spirit of Australians”, but two years worth of scandals has seen the airline go from an icon to a pariah.
Town runs out of drinking water
Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.
Why this week is the deadliest for swimming
Aussies are being urged to remain safe when swimming as we enter some of the most deadliest days in the water.
Man drowns at beloved tourist beach
A man in his 30s has died and a woman is fighting for life after a group got into trouble in the water of a popular tourist beach.
Hidden danger in common Aussie act
Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger while taking part in one time honoured Summer tradition.
Aussies warned as new terror threat rises
One European country has warned there is a “realistic possibility” it will be hit by a terror attack, with travelling Australians urged to heed the warning.
Disbelief as restaurant sells raw chicken dish
A blogger has reviewed a restaurant’s specialty dish of raw chicken, with social media users claiming the video made them feel ill.
Airline blunder leaves Aussies stranded
More Australians are coming forward with horror stories about how they were left thousands out of pocket after one airline cancelled flights and left them stranded.
Tourist dies swimming at Great Barrier Reef
A tourist has died at the Great Barrier Reef despite wearing a lifejacket and swimming in front of lifeguards.
Big warning for Aussies on cruises
Cruising is back this summer in Australia, with travellers warned they need to be aware of a “little-known rule” or risk hefty out-of-pocket costs.
Iceland is bracing for a possible volcanic eruption and the “most likely” place is now next to one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions.
‘Mad’: Schoolies cruise goes badly wrong
Two young woman who saved for over two years to go on a cruise to New Zealand to celebrate their graduation have now been forced to tour Tasmania.
Man dies snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef
An elderly man has died while snorkelling after being pulled unconscious from the water off the Queensland coast.
‘Dangerous trend’: Aussie travellers warned
A travel expert has warned there is a “really dangerous trend” happening as Aussie travellers try to cut costs on their holidays.
Why beach photo has Aussies shocked
Aussies are being warned to never enter the sea here. It may look like the safest part of the beach, but it’s actually the opposite.
Cameraman, pilot feared dead in jet crash
There are grave fears for two men feared dead in a horrific mid-air collision, as the search resumes for a MasterChef cameraman and the pilot in one of the planes.
Travel warning as city ‘feels like’ 58.5C
It’s not even summer yet and the “feels like” temperature in this popular city has hit 58.5C as El Niño is underway.
Rising risk of selfie deaths at tourist spots
The risk of a selfie-related injury or death is so great that it has become a “public health problem” that needs urgent attention, according to researchers.
Mid-air emergency on Sydney-bound flight
A flight from Auckland has suffered a mid-air emergency just minutes away from landing in Sydney.
Woman’s wild tarmac act stuns passengers
A woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly ran onto the tarmac at an Australian airport in a move that stunned onlookers.
Australia’s strict new rule for visitors
New strict rules for Aussie travellers which could see their visas cancelled have been introduced.
‘Culture shock’: Bike photo blows minds
A tourist’s simple photo of a bike has been viewed one million times, with internet users blown away by the “ultimate culture shock”.
Fire shuts down major airport
Qantas customers have been left stranded at one of Australia’s busiest airports with planes left stranded on runways and hundreds of travellers evacuated.
Aussie airline busts huge plane myth
An Aussie aircraft engineer has busted a big myth that has freaked out some travellers.
Emergency incident on Qantas flight
A crew member on a Melbourne bound flight has been rushed to hospital after a medical incident on a Qantas plane.
Bali sets record straight on huge rumour
Indonesia has cleared up a huge rumour about Bali – with a warning for Aussie travellers.
Deadly Covid cruise shouldn’t have sailed: court
The Ruby Princess cruise ship linked to 700 Covid infections and 28 deaths at the start of the pandemic should never have sailed, a court has ruled.
‘Do not travel’: New warning for Middle East
About 90,000 Australians come from this major Middle Eastern country but a collapsing security environment has prompted a stark warning from the government.
Schoolgirl’s horror Bali pool plunge
Eight-year-old Aliyah Ayash’s skull split “like a boiled egg” after falling off a diving platform at a popular Bali bar.
Call to end ‘problematic’ seats on planes
Airlines are being urged to rethink the size of seats on planes as new data shows Australians will pack on the kilos in the next decade.
Woman sues Disney over water slide wedgie
A woman is taking legal action against Disney, claiming she was injured as a result of a “painful wedgie” on a park water slide.
Aussie bitten by bat fears fatal virus
A Victorian woman’s holiday to Cairns has turned into a nightmare after she got bitten by a bat walking to her hotel.
Screams in cabin after ‘wild’ turbulence
A passenger has revealed what it was like to be on a Jetstar flight that had to be turned around after passengers were left “screaming and throwing up”.
Aussie injured 2 hours into Japan ski trip
An Aussie skier revealed he was just two hours into his trip when “disaster struck”and he needed to be medically evacuated off the mountain.
Australia’s most dangerous roads revealed
The new research has revealed that men aged 35-49 are the most likely to cause a car crash, most often on a Friday afternoon.
Bali monkeys’ unexpected acts shock tourists
Tourists have been left shocked when they visit Bali after discovering the very real risk behind playful and charming monkeys.
Gross video from horror ‘diarrhoea’ flight
A long haul flight had to be turned around in mid air after diarrhoea began “dribbling down the aisle” from a distressed passenger.
One drink you should never order on a plane
A flight attendant has issued a dire warning about what to eat and drink on a plane – and it may come as a surprise.
6.0 magnitude quake felt in Aussie city
A second earthquake off Indonesia has been felt as far away as Darwin, with residents experiencing their buildings rocking ‘for 15 seconds’.
Aussies explode over ‘pointless’ new rule
Australians have hit out at a controversial new Covid travel restriction, claiming the move makes “zero sense” and is unfair to passengers.
Aussies warned over new ‘terror’ threat
Aussies travelling to one major European country have been urged to exercise caution amid a heightened terror threat following reported Koran burnings.
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