Aussie stranded on island breaks down
It was meant to be a dream trip. Instead, an Australian woman has opened up about being stranded in a terrifying holiday situation.
Incidents
Sad news as Everest season turns fatal
Two men have been confirmed dead after going missing on Mount Everest, with the body of a second climber found following search and rescue efforts.
Dad, kids killed as plane breaks apart in air
A dad and his two adult children were killed when the small plane they were in broke apart in the air – just days before an important milestone.
Pilot dead after plane ejection seat went off
An instructor pilot has died after an ejector seat went off during ground operations.
Airline worker plummets out of plane
Shocking footage has captured the moment an airline worker fell from a plane door and onto the runway after a colleague removed the stairs without him realising.
Boeing engine catches fire in wild footage
Scary footage has captured the moment flames shot out of a Boeing engine just as it was about to take off, with 450 passengers on board.
Jet abandoned in Melb, airline owes millions
Exclusive pictures obtained by news.com.au show a Boeing plane abandoned at Melbourne Airport where it is believed to have been grounded for months.
Fury over brawl with ‘near-naked’ tourists
Just days after a male tourist was shamed for wearing next to nothing while walking down a street in Mallorca, another scene has caused as much fury.
Qantas plane lands with bung tyre
A pilot flying to Perth from an iron mine was forced to make a priority landing when they found their rear tyre had burst mid-air.
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.
Horror find in tourist’s stomach
Airport workers have made a “shocking” discovery in tourist’s stomach following a routine inspection.
Parents of slain surfer make desperate plea
The parents of a young surfer who was tragically killed in Coffs harbour have issued a desperate plea to their son’s alleged killer.
Tragic discovery at front of cruise ship
A grim discovery at the bow of a cruise ship was made after it docked at a port in the US. Investigators are now trying to determine what caused the tragedy.
Major turning point in bridge collapse saga
Demolition experts have been called in to help free a cargo ship that’s been trapped under a US bridge since a deadly collapse in March. Watch how it happened here.
‘A lot of blood’: Horror boat crash
A 15-year-old ballerina was killed after a boat collided with her while she was waterskiing, and then proceeded to flee the scene.
Sliding doors moment which saved plane
The hero pilot who saved lives on a malfunctioning plane without any landing gear has revealed exactly what happened.
Shock claim about dad who went overboard
A man who went overboard on a cruise ship last week has been identified, as his brother revealed what happened before the tragedy.
Aussie detained in Bali rushed to hospital
An Australian detained in Bali after allegedly being caught with methamphetamine has been rushed to hospital.
Major station evacuated after threat
Sydney’s largest train station was briefly evacuated on Monday after police received an anonymous threat.
Four more boat arrivals detected
Four additional people have illegally arrived in Australia by boat after dozens of suspected asylum seekers were found on Friday.
‘Very calm’: How pilot landed safely
The 53-year-old pilot behind the plane that had a landing gear malfunction was reportedly “very calm” before he safely touched down at Newcastle Airport.
Aussie arrested in Bali on drug charges
A South Australian man has been arrested in Bali on drug charges while on a holiday with his family.
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.
Flight attendant elbowed in wild brawl
Footage of a massive brawl was captured just hours into a long-haul flight after a passenger took another passenger’s seat.
‘Disgusting’: Couple perform sex act on plane
Passengers were left horrified after a woman appeared to perform a sex act on a man during a flight from London to Dublin.
Bodies of slain surfers begin journey home
The bodies of two Perth brothers who were killed on a surfing trip in Baja California have begun their journey home.
Touching act for Aussies killed in Mexico
Friends and loved ones came together to honour the brothers lives in a touching beachside tribute.
Warning to Aussies as solar storm hits
The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades, which can cause power outages and disrupt other tech, has struck Earth.
‘We’re desperate’: Aussies’ wedding chaos
An Aussie bride getting married next weekend says she is an “emotional wreck” after the collapse of another airline left guests without a way to the nuptials.
Big step in bringing Aussie brothers home
A significant step has been made in bringing the Australian brothers who were killed on a surfing trip in Mexico home.
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