‘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.
Health & Safety
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.
‘Aren’t needed’: Covid measures scrapped
Passengers in one state will no longer be under mask and vaccine mandates, with the Premier declaring: “We need to get life back to normal.”
Horror fall leaves Aussies fighting for life
An Australian couple have had their dream European holiday shattered after suffering a serious fall while travelling in Croatia.
Incredible moment surfers are found
The moment four missing Australians were found floating on their surfboards after 36 hours has been captured on video.
‘Scared ever since’: Brits refuse to go barefoot
A viral video has revealed why some Brits refuse to ever go barefoot at the beach, while others have claimed the “tiny” reason has “unlocked” a new fear.
‘Gotham City’ on Australia’s doorstep
A city in Australia’s backyard is in the grip of a “brutal and sadistic” crime wave, with the mayor calling for criminals to be shot.
‘Insane’ cruise photo has people furious
An image that appears to show two children in a perilous situation on a cruise ship has many social media users astounded at one detail.
‘Stay safe’ warning for Aussie travellers
Aussies are being warned to rethink their travel plans as extreme weather conditions continue across the northern hemisphere.
Deadly warning for Bali travellers
People heading to Bali are being warned to avoid one area due to potentially deadly waves.
Tourist’s huge fine for ‘dangerous’ selfie
A woman who took a selfie of herself with relaxing dingo pups has been fined and lambasted for her “dangerous decision”.
Multiple states on urgent measles alert
Health bodies have urged people to be on the lookout for symptoms, after a man unknowingly travelled while infectious with the highly contagious disease.
Tragic update after dad’s Bali brain injury
The Aussie dad was medically evacuated back to Melbourne after he collapsed in front of his son while holidaying in Bali.
Major update on Aussie dad after brain injury
An Aussie dad is waiting on a critical evacuation flight after suffering a shock brain haemorrhage while holidaying with family in Bali.
Passenger makes horrifying flight discovery
An Air France passenger is seeing red after he came across a blood-soaked patch of carpet on his flight from Paris to Toronto.
Dad’s fight for life during Bali trip
A family holiday to Bali has turned into a living nightmare after an Australian father suffered a major health issue that’s left him in a critical condition.
Horror find in OnlyFans creator’s bed
Australia’s most popular OnlyFans creator Anna Paul has opened up about her horror discovery in her Airbnb.
Man dies after railway accident
Police are investigating after a man in his 30s was found dead in a rail yard.
Urgent recall for car booster seat
Product Safety Australia says the seat, which failed to meet mandatory safety standards, could cause “injury or death” to young children should the car stop abruptly.
Millionaire’s last minute call on deadly sub
A friend of the billionaire who died on the Titanic sub expedition was all set to be on board as well. But pulled out at the last minute.
‘Catastrophic’: Eerie letter before sub crisis
Years before OceanGate’s submersible vanished, industry experts penned a letter to the CEO warning him about the potential for catastrophic outcomes.
Woman ‘violently’ sucked into plane’s engine
A subsidiary of American Airlines has been fined $15,000 over the December death of a ground crew worker who was sucked into a plane’s engine.
Bali announces big change to entry rules
The Indonesian government has scrapped a border rule that changes who can enter the country.
Last photo of bus crash victim
The photo shows the happy couple smiling at the wedding of their friends just hours before the horror crash.
Tough road penalties after 148 lives lost
Tough penalties have come into force on the roads over the long weekend as one state’s death toll climbs to a tragic height.
World’s most famous city unrecognisable
Eerie photos have captured the moment the world’s most famous skyline disappeared under thick smoke.
Aussie woman’s horror as tourist bus flips
The budget bus company popular among tourists has been slammed by passengers involved in a horrifying fatal bus crash.
Long weekend double demerits explained
Motorists have been warned to remain vigilant this King’s Birthday long weekend, with some drivers facing double demerits.
‘I’m a pilot, please don’t do this’
A young pilot has revealed what it is like to have a laser pointed AT an aircraft – because it’s happened to her twice.
Aussie travellers warned over deadly virus
Residents have been warned to be on alert due to an increase in the number of cases of potential rabies exposure.
Airline asking to weigh passengers
New Zealand’s national carrier will be asking passengers flying internationally to step on the scales during June.
Hi-tech new camera to target hoon drivers
The trial of the new hi-tech cameras will target dangerous driving under “the strongest hooning laws in the country”, which come with massive fines.
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