Fiery emergency landing on the Gold Coast
A plane has been forced to make an emergency landing through a shower of sparks on the Gold Coast after burning fuel in the air while circling the airport for an hour.
Incidents
‘Consequences you pay’: Why ship didn’t wait
A group of passengers, including two Aussies, who have been left stranded in Africa after their cruise ship refused to let them board, had made one rookie mistake.
Aussies and Americans stranded on island
An Australian couple are among eight people who have accused a major cruise line of abandoning them on an African island because they were late.
Campers rage after online booking botch-up
An online camping marketplace is under scrutiny after a mix-up left dozens of caravan campers in the lurch over the Easter long weekend.
Dad, grandfather drown trying to rescue tot
The father and grandfather who drowned in a Surfers Paradise hotel pool after saving a mother and two-year-old child have been identified.
Lawyer’s warning after plane plunge
Passengers who were injured after a LATAM Airlines flight plunged mid-flight have reportedly been offered thousands in compensation.
Gross poo smells fills entire plane
Passengers had to endure a rather unpleasant flight when a foul smell from a broken toilet filled the entire cabin, forcing the plane to turn back.
Cocaine Cassie’s telling 9-word post
The convicted drug smuggler marked the seventh Easter since she was arrested at Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport, with 5.8 kgs of cocaine stashed in her luggage.
Cocaine Cassie’s telling 9-word post
The convicted drug smuggler marked the seventh Easter since she was arrested at Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport, with 5.8 kgs of cocaine stashed in her luggage.
12yo fighting for life in horror holiday crash
A 12-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after he was hit by a car at a popular tourist spot south of Perth.
Bus carrying 45 people plunges off cliff
A bus veered off a bridge into a ravine, catching fire and resulting in the deaths of 45 out of 46 passengers.
Tourist‘s chilling nine-word motto
A British-born man who died after jumping off a bridge has been remembered as a “very special person”.
Horror way two people died on luxury cruise
Two crew members on board a Holland America cruise ship have been killed in the engine room after falling victim to a horrific incident.
Family torn apart in horror boat tragedy
The three people who died after a freak wave knocked over their fishing boat have been revealed, with four of the five on board part of one family.
Tragic update after fishing boat capsizes
Police have delivered a tragic update after a boat capsized overnight, plunging the crew into the water and triggering a frantic search for survivors.
Tourist found dead after vanishing from club
A man whose body was recovered from Sydney Harbour after he went missing during a night out at a popular nightclub has been identified as a beloved tourist.
Nation furious over model’s ‘upskirt’ pics
A model is facing five years in prison for taking ‘upskirt’ pictures at a royal monument in Thailand with her act sparking backlash.
Qantas plane forced to land with one engine
A Qantas flight heading from Melbourne to Perth was forced to land with just one engine after experiencing an issue.
Boeing CEO quits after horror jet accidents
After a string of safety failures including a door blowing open mid flight on a 737 Max, the boss of Boeing has fallen on his sword.
Man charged over wild find in carry-on
Wine bottles, herbal tea and bath salts have been allegedly used to try and smuggle more than 20kg of meth through Australia’s busiest airport.
‘Who designed this?’: Aussie’s train fury
A commuter has slammed a major “flaw” at a Sydney train station, calling out the “dumb” design.
‘Prison food’: Qantas meal confuses
A Qantas passenger who uploaded a photo of their meal has left online users scratching their heads over what exactly it is.
‘Are you a spy?’: Shocking racist rant
A tourist has shared the moment he was subjected to a spray of racist abuse while travelling through Western Australia.
‘Traumatised’: Moment elephant attacks
A huge bull elephant tried to flip a tourist bus during a safari with the wild footage caught on film.
Couple’s horrific act while drunk on beach
Police have unleashed on a pair of “clowns” who were found on a beach in Florida, but it’s what they did that’s left authorities furious.
Devastating scene witnessed on Bali beach
When you think of Bali, its pristine beaches come to mind. But there’s another side to the popular island you may not be aware of.
Surprise new detail about Jetstar passenger
The man who filmed an unruly passenger unleashing on board a Jetstar flight bound for Bali has revealed new details not shown on camera.
Woman afraid of flying plunges to her death
A woman who told her friends and family she was afraid of flying has plunged to her death while trying to overcome her fears.
Sons of millionaires in wild Thailand fight
The sons of NZ millionaire business and property tycoons Laurence and Katrina Day have been arrested in Thailand following a police brawl.
Cops respond to ‘aviation incident’
Police have rushed to the scene of an “aviation incident” after an unknown plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
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