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.
Incidents
‘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.
Fears ‘sex slave’ pic is missing cruiser
The family of a woman who vanished on a cruise ship fear a picture “of sex slave” is her – 27 years after she mysteriously disappeared.
CEO’s wild $49m salary amid shock claims
The families of victims killed in two fatal plane crashes yelled at the company’s CEO as he copped a massive grilling during a hearing.
Tragic pic taken ‘minutes’ before Bali disaster
An Australian family has revealed the final moments of their beloved grandfather before he died in a tragic accident while on holiday in Bali.
Every single flight at this airport cancelled
Furious passengers have had to wait hours on end, with some calling for “heads to roll” after a mass disruption at a popular airport in the UK.
Aussie wanted over Bali tattoo rampage
An Australian man has been accused of smashing up a shop in Bali, with police trying to hunt him.
Woman falls to her death from popular peak
A 35-year-old woman’s body was located around 4pm on Sunday after she fell from the top of a popular lookout in North Queensland.
Airline staff suspended over WhatsApp chat
Two British Airways cabin crew have been suspended for mocking the weight of a flight attendant in a staff WhatsApp group.
Hope photos could solve son’s death
A Melbourne mum is hoping photos on her son’s phone could lead to answers after he died while on a trip to Kazakhstan last year.
‘Go home’: Chaos on beach as tourists shamed
Wild footage has shown a tense scene on a popular European beach, as anger grows across the continent about mass tourism pricing out locals.
Missing teen’s dad breaks silence
The dad of a British teen who has gone missing in wild lands on a Spanish island has paid an emotional visit to the search site.
Couple drown in front of their six kids
A family’s holiday has turned into tragedy after the parents drowned in front of their six kids, with their children unable to do anything but watch in horror.
Missing teen lost in worst possible area
A local said his last known location was in a spot where he stands “the least chance of survival”.
Aussies ‘catfished’ by worst Airbnb of all time
Two Australians were initially excited to arrive in one of the world’s most beloved cities, but their trip became “hell”.
Error sees 737 fly just metres above homes
An investigation is underway after a Boeing 737 belonging to a US airline descended over a residential neighbourhood nowhere hear a runway.
Climate activists make dumb Swift mistake
Climate activists spray paint private jets, mistakenly believe Taylor Swift’s plane was at the airport.
Tragedy as influencer dies on yacht
An influencer has tragically died onboard a yacht in Malta during a week-long holiday.
Twist in Aussie surfers’ alleged murders
A fresh update has been revealed after a pair of Australian brothers were killed while on the surf trip of a lifetime in Mexico.
Tragic twist in woman’s horror death
The devastating circumstances around the death of a “beautiful soul” have been revealed, following a shocking incident on a popular river.
Fury as tourist damages historic building
Fans of this popular parkour group have turned on them after they caused damage to a world famous historic site in Italy.
Horror as croc chases screaming swimmer
This is the heart-stopping moment a screaming swimmer was left battling in the water against an enormous crocodile.
Chilling final call before teen vanished
Friends of a teenager, who went missing after a music festival, say they received a disturbing call before he vanished.
550 dead as temperatures hit 51.8C
At least 550 people have died during a mass gathering, with temperatures rising over 50C and motionless bodies seen on the roadside.
Tourists’ ‘unbelievable’ act for a selfie
A hiker has captured the shocking moment two tourists jumped a safety fence at a notorious waterfall just to take a selfie, leaving onlookers in disbelief.
Unbelievable move after Titan disaster
It has only been a year since the Titan imploded – killing everybody on board. Now there has been an unbelievable development.
‘No’: Airline snubs Trump supporter
A supporter of Donald Trump alleges that the staff on a major airline flight snubbed her due to her wearing a MAGA hat.
Idiotic Bali stunt viewed 33 million times
A tourist has copped major flak online after engaging in an “embarrassing” act at a luxury resort in Bali with the clip attracting 33 million views.
Surprise reason Virgin engine caught fire
Virgin has revealed the “possible cause” a flight to Melbourne was forced into an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one of its engines.
Tourist dead, three missing in beauty spot
A tourist has been found dead and three more are missing in a mystery that continues to engulf a tourist hotspot where TV doctor Michael Mosley died.
Passenger duct-taped to seat is sued
A woman who had to be duct-taped to her seat following a wild incident in 2021, still hasn’t paid the $124,000 fine.
EV driver forced to leave car on beach
The owner of a white BYD Seal EV had to leave his car abandoned on a popular beach overnight after it became bogged.
Search for missing sailor ends in tragedy
A marine incident ended in tragedy after a sailor’s body was located on Sunday, while a father and son clung to the side of the overturned yacht.
‘Detectable’: Huge MH370 clue revealed
So far, the futile search for MH370 has included radar, satellite, air and sonar. But something remarkably simple is close to revealing the truth
Touching act for brothers killed in Mexico
Members of the Perth community have gathered to take part in a paddle out to remember Callum and Jake Robinson.
Shock theory behind deadly flight turbulence
Experts believe the incident, which led to the death of a man and dozens injured, could have been avoided.
Single act gets 10yo booted off plane
Passengers have shouted and cheered after a 10-year-old was removed off a plane for doing one act that held up a plane for hours.
Expert’s bombshell, what really doomed sub
It was supposed to be the ultimate innovation to give passengers a safe birds-eye view of the Titanic wreck, but there was a glaring problem.
Boeing plane’s terrifying ‘roll’ at 32,000 feet
A flight carrying 175 passengers experienced a rare and horrifying phenomenon known as a “Dutch roll” while flying between two US cities.
‘Hero’ Seaworld chopper pilot tragically dies
A pilot who was dubbed a “hero” for his quick-thinking during a horror helicopter crash has died after a battle with cancer.
Tourist dies in horror hot tub malfunction
Horrific video shows the aftermath of an electrocution incident that took place in a hot tub a private Mexican resort.
Dramatic scenes on Virgin flight
Passengers on a flight encountered the dramatic scene, where officers were ready to use their taser, before the man finally was taken off the plane.
Jetstar passenger’s horror find in luggage
A Jetstar passenger arrived home from Bali, only to make a devastating discovery inside her personal luggage.
Woman parades naked through airport
Shocking video of a furious woman stripping down and strutting through an airport security point has been caught on camera.
Paralysed Aussie’s ‘shabby’ airline compo
Victims and lawyers have criticised Singapore Airlines’ compensation scheme after the fatal extreme turbulence event last month.
Passengers strip down on board plane
Passengers have hit out at an airline, after being forced to strip down while trapped in a “sauna” for three hours during a Greek heatwave.
Chilling new CCTV before TV doctor’s death
Chilling new footage of TV doctor Michael Mosley shows his final moments before his body was found on the Greek island of Symi.
‘Made up’: Major twist in Titan sub saga
The lead investigators digging into what caused the doomed Titan submersible to implode while trying to reach the Titanic have exposed a major finding.
Warning for Singapore Airlines victims
Singapore Airlines has made offers of compensation to those who were injured when severe turbulence hit a flight, but an aviation and travel lawyer issued a warning.
Airline compo for battered passengers
Singapore Airlines has offered thousands of dollars to passengers who suffered injuries on-board a flight struck by violent turbulence last month.
Teen ripped apart in front of mum
A teenage girl is lucky to be alive after having her hand and leg torn off while on a “first” beach holiday with her mother and twin sister.
‘For four days’: Explosive claim on search
Heartbreaking new details about the death of beloved TV doctor Michael Mosley have been revealed in a post-mortem report.
‘So unnatural’: Plane turbulence horror
An Adelaide woman who’s left paralysed from the chest down has opened up about the turbulent Singapore Airlines flight.
Missing TV doctor found dead
A body has been found in the search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley.
‘We miss you’: Emotional goodbye to brothers
Grieving family members and friends have come together to farewell brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who were killed while on a surfing trip in Mexico.
Titanic director’s take on OceanGate tragedy
Leading Titanic expert and filmmaker James Cameron reveals his thoughts on how the OceanGate submersible was doomed from the start.
‘Abyss’: Development in missing doctor search
Rescuers in a desperate search for missing doctor Michael Mosley have broadened their focus to include a notorious maze of tunnels.
Apollo 8 astronaut dies in plane crash
The Apollo 8 astronaut who took the famous “Earthrise” photo from space over 55 years ago has died in a plane crash.
Major update in search for missing surfer
A surfer caught in rough conditions was last spotted by another surfer who saw him in the water before he vanished.
Cop, child seriously injured in crash
A cop and a two-year-old child are among three seriously injured after a ute ploughed into a police vehicle on a busy highway, sparking major delays ahead of the long weekend.
China’s embarrassing tourist site mistake
Chinese park officials fessed up to making a “small enhancement” to the country’s tallest waterfall after a hiker’s video went viral.
‘Like a ticking bomb’: Grim details emerge
Two more Boeing whistleblowers have gone public over what they allege are dangerous practices at the once-great but now-scandal-scarred manufacturer.
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