‘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.
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