Skier’s three word text before tragic death
An experienced backcountry skier died in a suspected fall in the NSW Snowy Mountains, with the final text he sent to his girlfriend revealed in court.
Incidents
Man accused of indecent act on flight
A man allegedly harassed a passenger and committed an act of indecency on them on-board a flight from Dubai to Sydney, a court has been told.
Couple wash up month after going missing
A couple have been found dead in a washed up lifeboat a month after going missing while sailing on a yacht.
Aussie’s miraculous chopper crash survival
An Aussie in a helicopter that crashed into a rock face in Bali has recalled the moment his 46th birthday celebration trip went awry.
Travel chaos as 90kmh winds rock airport
A major airport has been rocked by a combination of strong winds reaching up to 90kmh and a global IT outage which crippled flight plans.
Jetstar makes huge call in tech outage chaos
Travellers have been issued an important warning as a tech outage causes huge issues across the globe and one Aussie airline cancels all flights.
Jetstar cancels all flights amid IT crisis
Jetstar has cancelled all flights until tomorrow amid a global software outage that has been catastrophic for travellers.
Woman poisoned five friends in hotel room
Six people died at a luxury hotel in Bangkok after drinking tea laced with cyanide with one of the dead believed to be the killer.
Tourists scream after shark’s terrifying act
Dramatic footage shows the moment a shark thrashes its way through the water as it comes incredibly close to shore leaving tourists screaming in fear.
Cruise abandons family, charges them $13k
A family of nine was left stranded in remote Alaska by a cruise ship — and then charged $13,000 in customs fees.
Crew’s ‘unacceptable’ act on AFL team’s flight
Airline staff were allegedly forced to manually scoop toilet waste into basins during a horror flight bringing an AFL team home.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Fury over tourist’s act
Italian officials want to find a tourist whose lewd pictures with a statue have infuriated locals.
Six foreigners’ cause of death revealed
Grim details have been released of the six foreigners who were found dead in a luxury hotel room as their cause of death is revealed.
‘Cruel’: Questions after Aussie couple killed
The family of an Australian couple who were killed in their hotel room in The Philippines have broken down as they questioned why it happened.
‘Loaded with bodies’: Plane crash horror
An Australian policeman has recalled a horrific sight he witnessed after being sent to the MH17 disaster ten years ago. WARNING: Graphic
Missing teen’s cause of death revealed
Missing tourist Jay Slater’s cause of death has finally been revealed after he vanished a month ago in a case that captivated the world.
Wild footage of threesome on beach
Police are on the hunt for three tourists who were seen having sex on a beach in Thailand as outraged locals watched on.
Wong’s new warning to Russia over MH17
Penny Wong has made a fresh commitment on the 10-year anniversary of the downing of a Malaysian Airlines flight in Ukraine that killed 298 people.
Six foreigners found dead in luxury hotel
The bodies of six people were found in a room of a luxury hotel, along with their packed bags, as authorities try to piece together what happened.
‘Embarrassing’ reason couple couldn’t fly
A couple were banned from flying and escorted out of an airport over an “embarrassing” passport mistake.
Two men killed at popular swimming spot
A major search at a popular swimming spot has resulted in tragedy as two men were pulled from the water after failing to resurface.
‘Instantly’: Family reveals tragic MH17 moment
A family has told of the heartbreaking realisation their son almost missed boarding the ill-fated MH17 flight, with CCTV showing him running through the airport.
‘Haunted’ ship discovered frozen in time
An abandoned ship has been dubbed “haunted” after its passengers contracted a dangerous lung disease three years ago.
Update in search for missing boatie
Emergency services were called to a popular damn after reports a speed boat capsized.
Plane’s mayday after mid-flight fuel leak
A plane has been forced to make an emergency landing after a mid-flight fuel leak was reported.
Mystery shrouds Aussie couple’s death
Police are racing to establish what happened inside a Philippines hotel room after the bodies of an Australian couple were found, with the alleged killer still on the run.
New detail after Aussies murdered in hotel
A new detail has been revealed after an Australian husband and wife were found dead at a luxurious hotel in the Philippines.
‘Sickening’: Tourist’s shock hippo act
A tourist has sparked widespread outrage after a video of what they tossed into a hippo’s mouth went viral.
Aussie CEO in ‘good spirits’ after US assault
A respected executive who was attacked on a San Francisco street is believed to be in good spirits after spending days in an induced coma.
Tourist crushed to death by elephant
A tourist has been crushed to death by an elephant in front of his screaming fiancee in South Africa.
Aussie CEO bashed on work trip in US
He was left semi-unconscious with severe injuries just hours after arriving in the major city.
Twist in business mogul’s wife’s death
The trio accused of killing the wife of business mogul Doug McKay in a botched robbery may face a horrific outcome in court.
Horse trainer’s health scare after Bali belly
A Melbourne horse trainer has suffered a stroke during a family holiday after being struck down with Bali belly.
Horror as worker sucked into plane engine
A plane mechanic has been killed after being sucked into the engine of a Boeing passenger jet while ‘trying to retrieve a tool’ in Iran.
Baby dies in 48 degree heat on trip
The mother of a 4-month-old baby that died during a recent trip in almost 50-degree temperatures has posted a heartfelt message online.
Scary reason Aussies are leaving London
A Queenslander living in London has revealed the terrifying reason she has decided to come home after less than a year in the UK.
Terrifying item drops from Boeing plane
The moment a key element of an aircraft drops from a Boeing aircraft has been caught on camera, just moments after the United Airlines plane took flight.
Tragic twist after Aussie ‘split in half’ in Bali
The tragic reason an Australian woman was in Bali before suffering catastrophic injuries in a horror accident has been revealed.
Moment elephant crushes 13 at festival
A Hindu religious festival has turned into chaos after an elephant went berserk and made the other animals stampede through the crowds.
‘Flight from hell’ turns back after 36 minutes
A “flight from hell” had to be diverted just 36 minutes into its journey after a “mass brawl” broke out between passengers midair.
Desperate choice over Aussie’s horror injuries
Rebecca Ode sustained life-changing facial injuries in Bali. Now her family face having to make an unimaginable decision.
Verdict handed down in golf buggy case
A man who was driving a buggy when it flipped over and killed his new bride on their Hamilton Island honeymoon has learnt his fate in court.
Boy defends mum as fight erupts on plane
Tempers were flying on this flight when a hot-headed passenger engaged in a heated argument with a no-nonsense mother and her teen son.
‘Panic’: Sister’s horror call from Bali
A woman revealed the moment she got a call from Bali that her sister was involved in a horror accident with injuries beyond recognition.
Shock details after NZ mogul’s wife killed
Shocking new details have emerged after New Zealand business mogul Doug McKay’s wife was killed while shopping at a ritzy Californian mall.
Man strips, urinates in aisle of plane
A boozed up passenger forced a flight to make an emergency landing he was caught exposing himself and urinating in the aisle of the airplane.
Aussie learns fate after meth bust in Bali
Aussie dad Troy Smith has learned his fate after he was busted with meth in his Bali hotel room.
‘Split in half’: Aussie’s horror in Bali
A frantic effort is underway to bring a young Aussie woman home from Bali, after she was mysteriously found with injuries beyond recognition.
Wife’s warning before honeymoon death
A husband charged over the death of his wife in a golf buggy crash has recalled a chilling conversation with the 29-year-old before she died.
Ex-Bachelor star’s Bali nightmare
The former Bachelor star has spoken of the horrific moment her partner was hit so hard he suffered life-threatening injuries.
Family’s plea after horror Bali incident
The family of an Australian woman who received horrific injuries in an incident in Bali is desperately trying to bring her home for medical care. Warning: Graphic content
Man who saw 24yo die on Qantas jet speaks
The passenger who sat next to a 24-year-old Melbourne woman who died suddenly on a Qantas flight has spoken about her final moments.
Business mogul’s wife killed while shopping
Family and authorities have unleashed on a group of “thugs” who killed a tourist in front of her husband as the pair shopped in a ritzy corner of California.
24 passengers fall ill eating ‘mouldy’ food
At least 24 became ill after eating “spoiled food” on an international flight with the pilot forced to make an emergency landing.
Grim truth as 1300 die, temps over 50C
This nation has been thrust into the global spotlight after more than 1300 people, including at least one Australian, died in extreme heat.
Aussie’s $24k bill after horror Bali mishap
It was supposed to be the family trip of a lifetime, but a single ‘snap’ resulted in this Aussie facing an excruciating ordeal while in Bali.
Child vanishes in suspected croc attack
A child is missing in a remote part of the Northern Territory after a suspected crocodile attack on Tuesday afternoon.
Air NZ plane turns back after concerning find
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Shanghai was just 4.5 hours into its journey when crew made the decision to turn back to Auckland.
Grandma killed in horror crash pictured
A beloved grandmother who was killed in a horror bus crash alongside two others has been pictured for the first time.
Plane forced to make priority landing
A Qantas flight was forced to make a priority landing after it pilot noticed issue with the brakes.
Couple hit with $1500 fine for shock act
A couple who brought their dog into a restricted area of the Great Barrier Reef have been given an expensive reminder as to why the act is banned.
‘Sad event’: Aussie airline is officially over
An Australian airline that only launched in January 2023 is officially dead and dusted, with creditors making a final decision on its future on Tuesday.
Huge brawl on Mt Everest over photo spot
Footage shows the moment a punch-up erupted between two men on Mount Everest after they got into a petty argument.
Passengers go flying amid horror turbulence
At least 30 people were injured after a flight hit turbulence, sending passengers flying out of their seats with one man stuck in the overhead bins.
Woman falls from seat, dies on Qantas flight
A young woman has tragically died on an international Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi.
Sailors find mystery liquid, drink it and die
Four fisherman are dead after drinking bottles of an unknown liquid discovered at sea.
Big push for company to plead guilty
It has faced continuous scrutiny and setbacks and things are about to get a whole lot worse for the embattled company.
Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Two people have been rescued from a hot-air balloon that struck active power lines while landing in rural NSW.
‘More tourists, no thanks’: Locals fume
A war is unfolding between locals and tourists in a popular European hotspot with protesters warning visitors “aren’t welcome”.
Major twist after mum booted off plane
The airline has hit back with a completely different story after a mum unleashed about herself and toddler being kicked off a flight.
Man charged with ‘evil twin’ Wi-Fi scam
A man has been charged after allegedly setting up fake free Wi-Fi access points at airports and on planes, and using them to steal personal data.
‘Blatantly violated’: Boeing’s big punishment
Boeing is in big trouble after it was revealed it had “blatantly violated” its rules around the Alaska Airlines jet whose door blew off in mid-air.
Young pilot killed in plane crash identified
The young pilot who died in a light plane crash on a remote station has been identified.
Woman ‘impaled’ in freak beach accident
A woman who was enjoying an afternoon at a popular beach was suddenly involved in a gruesome “impaling” accident.
Aussie adult star deported from US
The woman crowned Australia’s “best” porn star claims she was subject to “completely inhumane” conditions during an interrogation at LA Airport.
Irate passenger refused to give up seat
A passenger had a one hour standoff with flight attendants after he refused to get off a plane that he was double-booked on.
21yo’s warning after horror Greek island trip
A 21-year-old has been left with gruesome injuries while doing a popular tourist activity in Greece.
Pilot blindsided as plane bursts open
A pilot miraculously managed to land her small plane after its canopy suddenly burst open and shattered midflight.
Couple’s ‘nightmare’ after Aus beach visit
It was a surf at his favourite break towards the Gold Coast. But a single wave turned this 31-year-old’s life in to his “worst nightmare”.
Kings Guard horse launches at woman
A video has gone viral in 24 hours showing a Kings Guard horse “headbutting” a woman, causing her to fall flat on her face.
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