Qantas pilot named as crash victim
A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims who died in a horror mid-air crash in Sydney on Saturday.
Incidents
Five injured in gas explosion at campground
Five people have been injured in a gas explosion at a campground in South Australia, with two of them in a serious condition.
Seaplane ditches into ocean at holiday hotspot
An investigation is underway after a seaplane carrying five people ditched into the ocean at a popular tourist hotspot.
‘Almighty bang’: Three dead in plane crash
Three people are dead after two light planes colliding mid-air before crashing to the ground.
‘Hero’: Tragic details after young pilot killed
A young pilot was killed in a horror light plane crash just weeks from his 21st birthday, with his sister breaking her silence in an emotional interview.
Tourist dies taking photos in Bali ’death trap’
A tourist has been swept to his death in front of his horrified wife and friends while taking photos at a notoriously dangerous Bali hotspot.
Woman overboard on Taylor-themed cruise
A woman has fallen overboard on a cruise, which hundreds of Taylor Swift fans boarded after the pop star’s shows in Miami.
Man ‘can’t remember’ alleged flight chaos
A young man charged after allegedly attacking a crew member while on a flight to New Zealand has claimed he ‘can’t remember’ what happened.
Creepy sight on plane freaks out passengers
This is not what you want to see when you look up above your seat on a plane.
Dramatic rescue after woman drops phone
The 23-year-old was on a hike with friends when she tried to retrieve her fallen phone, only to find herself stuck between a rock and a hard place – literally.
Disturbing reason bag went up in flames
Plane passengers were left fearing for their lives after an airport jet bridge filled with smoke and flames were seen coming from a bag.
Horror pics inside ‘disguised torture chamber’
A “sadistic” haunted house experience where participants are warned of finger breaking and tooth pulling has been shown in shocking images.
Gruesome theory about missing student
There are grave fears for a 24-year-old student who has not been seen for two weeks while on the popular holiday island of Majorca.
Disturbing video of sex-crazed dolphin attack
New video has emerged of the moment a rowdy dolphin stalking the waters in Japan targetted a new victim, leaving the swimmer with gruesome injuries.
Dingo bites tourist at popular holiday spot
The tourist was walking to the toilet when she was attacked by a dingo, prompting authorities to warn other visitors about the importance of safety.
Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
Tributes flow after pilot’s ‘sudden’ death
Family of a Qantaslink pilot have paid tribute to their “super human” brother and a “light in many people’s lives” following his “sudden and unexpected” death.
Unruly passenger booted off Jetstar flight
A drunken Jetstar passenger had to be forcibly removed from a flight by police after allegedly directing racist abuse at flight attendants.
Aussie tourist found dead in Bali
An Australian man who got swept out to sea while rescuing a tourist from drowning in Bali has been found dead.
Aussie falls off Bali bridge after brake fail
An Australian woman fell 10 metres off a famous bridge in Bali after the brakes on her rented scooter failed to work.
Shock as Qantas, Jetstar downgrade seats
A couple’s “perfect” Bali getaway was turned on its head when an email from Qantas about their Jetstar flight home came out of the blue.
22yo Aussie killed by tree on gruelling hike
An Australian hiker has been killed by a falling tree in Yosemite National Park while attempting a difficult and steep 15-kilometre track.
Influencer plunges to death off 192m bridge
A 26-year-old influencer has plunged to his death after falling off one of Spain’s highest bridges without safety equipment.
Sickening post moments after Payne death
In the immediate aftermath of superstar Liam Payne’s death being announced, members of the public carried out disgusting acts.
Man injured in camp oven explosion
A man has been burned after a camp oven exploded on a popular beach in a tourist hotspot.
Aussie’s antics in Bali cause stir
A Queensland man has drawn the ire of residents in Kuta and Legian for wearing little clothes and being “heavily intoxicated”.
Airline fined for blocking Jewish travellers
A major airline has been slapped with a record $6 million fine after it was found to have discriminated against more than 100 Jewish travellers.
Captain locks female co-pilot out of cockpit
The captain of a national carrier allegedly locked his co-pilot out of the cockpit during a flight from Sydney to Colombo on Monday following a heated row.
Woman destroyed in seconds on holiday
In a matter of seconds, Australian woman Chloe Mibus went from having the holiday of a lifetime — to hanging onto her life. Now, she is begging for help.
Beautician facing 60 years in jail
A British beautician on a dream holiday in Mexico could now face the next six decades behind bars, but family say she’s not guilty.
X-rated Bali sign revealed, Aussies arrested
An Australian couple have been arrested in Bali and their business shut down, with a very interesting sign spotted outside the venue.
Influencer dead in ‘social media stunt’
A British influencer has died in a social media stunt after falling up to 50 metres from a bridge.
Teen’s pic of ‘shadow man’ before vanishing
A teen who hiked up an iconic set of steps snapped a photo of a “shadow man” before he vanished.
Woman dies after horror 2am cruise fall
A woman in her 20s plunged from a cruise ship into the English Channel in a horror 2am fall. She was winched out to safety but later died in hospital.
Sad hurricane update as death toll revealed
The death toll from Hurricane Milton in Florida has risen amid locals trying to navigate the clean-up.
Chaos for Rodrigo fans leaving concert
It was mayhem for fans trying to get home from US pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s Melbourne concert after two train stations were evacuated.
‘Disgusting’: X-rated sculpture outrages
The mayor of this city always hoped this sculpture would generate a buzz – and it appears he’s achieved just that with many left outraged.
‘Embarrassed’: Woman kicked off flight
A woman claimed a major airline kicked her off a flight over her food allergies – but not everyone is on her side.
Tourists stranded inside Disney World
Eerie footage shows what Universal Studios looks like now, while over at Disney World tourists have been left stranded as Hurricane Milton approaches.
‘Madness’ plane dash as dead air hits state
As Hurricane Milton prepares to make land, a desperate flee can be seen from the skies of Florida as residents are warned it is too late to leave.
New details on chopper’s hotel crash
The 23-year-old pilot killed after crashing a helicopter into a Cairns hotel was intoxicated during the incident, an investigation has revealed.
‘Horrific’: Vic man breaks woman’s jaw
A 19-year-old woman was left with a broken jaw after being punched in the face by a man in a “disgusting” street attack after the footy.
‘Collapsed’: Pilot dies on-board major airline
A plane was forced into an emergency landing in New York after a tragic incident happened within the cockpit of the aircraft.
Plane flies directly through Hurricane Milton
Harrowing footage has been released from the cockpit of a plane violently shaking from heavy turbulence as it flew directly into Hurricane Milton.
Woman’s horror at Aussie music festival
An American expat, who has swapped Los Angeles for Sydney, has unleashed after a less-than-enjoyable experience at an Aussie festival.
Grim theory after mum found inside shark
Friends are adamant the US mother-of-two was not killed by a shark.
Horror moment woman plunges at circus
The chilling moment a woman plunged to the floor and broke multiple bones in a gruesome performance gone wrong has been caught on camera.
Horror sight at popular tourist destination
A beachgoer is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horror incident at a busy inner-city tourist attraction.
Friends booted off plane over outfit
Two women were kicked off a flight after they claim the tops they were wearing made flight attendants uncomfortable.
Relief as Aussies return home from war zone
A repatriation flight has carried hundreds of Australians home to safety after they fled the growing conflict in the Middle East.
Entire plane shocked by X-rated Qantas error
Qantas has left passengers speechless after an inappropriate film was played to the entire flight due to a technical error.
Skydivers injured in mid-air collision
Emergency crews were called following reports two skydivers had collided mid-air, leaving one man with critical injuries.
Chilling SOS before women vanished on trek
Fears are growing for a top British climber and her American friend who are missing up a 7000m mountain after their equipment fell down a gorge.
Aussie’s $23k item stolen on Bali fake taxi
An Aussie man had a $23k item stolen from him in Bali by a local pretending to be a motorbike taxi driver.
Cable car door opens, woman falls out
A 34-year-old tourist plummeted 10 metres from a cable car after strong winds caused forced the doors to spring open.
Flight chaos, WWII bomb explodes at airport
A blast at a Japanese airport was caused by an unexploded bomb, officials said with reports saying the device likely dated from World War II.
Major company collapsed owing $168m
The unnerving amount of debt in an Australian company has been revealed, with allegations it traded while being tens of millions in the red.
Horror unfolds on beach as man shot dead
Horrified tourists were forced to remain inside a Cancun hotel after a businessman was reportedly shot dead by assassins who fled on jetskis.
Qantas flight attendant taken to hospital
An “unusual smell” forced a Qantas flight to turn back to Sydney, with a crew member taken to hospital following the incident.
Empty boat washes up on Aussie beach
Police are searching for a man reported missing after his boat washed ashore south of Hobart on Wednesday.
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Man dead after jump goes horribly wrong
An experienced base jumper has tragically died after his scheduled jump went horribly wrong.
Qantas flight diverted amid missile launch
Alarming footage taken from a British Airways flight over the Middle East captured the moment all hell broke loose.
Aussie tradie dies after ‘brawl’ in Thailand
The 58-year-old man has been identified as a construction worker from Western Australia.
Reality TV star unleashes on Jetstar
An Australian reality TV personality has taken aim at budget airline Jetstar following a recent flight from Sydney to Ballina.
Jetstar passenger’s simple mistake costs $559
A Jetstar passenger was forced to fork out almost $600 on a new flight due to a little-known rule.
Search for model after luxe yacht capsizes
A frantic search has been launched for an influencer and her friend after a boat capsized in the rough seas on the “Devil’s Throat” coastline.
Horror as cruise stranded for four months
Passengers on a luxury cruise liner were to enjoy a year-long trip but instead the massive ship became stranded for four months.
Shock find in suitcase at major Aussie airport
The Canadian man is set to front court on Wednesday, with the maximum penalty for his alleged crime being life imprisonment.
Model shot dead while waiting for a bus
A woman was waiting for a bus when two men on motorbikes fatally shot her in the head.
Drunk Aussie bashed by cops at airport
Shocking footage has emerged of a drunken Australian man being wrestled to the ground of a Thai airport by armed police.
‘Slapped’: Terrifying hotel ghost encounter
A former manager of a luxurious NSW hotel has revealed the supernatural encounters that led him to never set foot in one of the rooms.
Men ‘strangled’ by hotel room ghost
June Clemenger worked at a Blue Mountains hotel before she was murdered by her jealous lover, but it’s believed her ghost has never left room 311.
Man ‘beats Aussie mate to death’ in Thailand
A British tourist, 29, has been accused of allegedly beating his Australian friend, 58, to death in a street brawl in Thailand.
‘Unimaginable’ storm’s death toll nears 100
Devastating photos show homes sitting in ruins in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed close to 100 lives.
Tragic detail in mid-air mustering crash
Investigators have revealed what likely caused the death of two Aussie pilots killed in a horrific mid-air helicopter crash while preparing for a regional mustering event.
Outrage over $50 credit for cancelled cruise
Passengers who paid up to $6000 for a South Pacific cruise have voiced their outrage after they were offered a $50 on-board credit after a huge itinerary change, which effectively cancelled the trip.
‘On every corner’: Expat slams Aussie habit
An American expat who just moved down under has revealed the “mind-blowing” common Aussie habit that she just cannot get on board with.
‘So they die’: Dark side of new trend
Men under 30 are leaving the Western world to meet women in developing countries – with fatal consequences.
Man breaks both legs on coastal walk
A man’s morning coastal walk with his three dogs has ended in chaos after a 30m fall broke both his legs.
‘Under coats’: Horrifying sex act on plane
Disgusted holidaymakers, including a child, saw their vile antics on a packed plane.
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