Aussie tragically dies climbing Mount Everest
A 40-year-old Australian man has died after becoming unwell while climbing up the world’s highest peak.
Incidents
Aussie’s eerie last pic before Everest death
Australian man Jason Kennison was documenting his climb on social media before he died on Mount Everest.
Magic mushrooms found after fatal collision
Charges have been laid after two motorcyclists were struck by a car, leaving one dead and another fighting for his life.
‘Terrifying’: Young woman slams airline
A young woman had a “terrifying” severe allergic reaction to nuts on a flight and she claims pilots refused to make an emergency landing.
Blow for Aussie behind nude rampage
A Noosa surfer who has been languishing in a tiny Indonesian cell since allegedly embarking on an alcohol-fuelled rampage has had some potentially devastating news.
Touching act for school bus crash victims
Police officers have gone the extra mile to help calm the nerves of traumatised children who were caught up in Tuesday’s horror bus crash.
‘Felt like days’: Tourist rescued from sewer
A tourist has been pulled from Thailand’s underground sewers after he fell in a manhole and got lost for hours.
Wild schoolgirl fight breaks out on train
Shocking footage has captured the moment two teenage girls in school uniform became locked in a heated brawl with another passenger.
‘Not prepared to say’: Grim hostel fire update
Six people have been confirmed dead as investigators turn their attention to what caused a fire to rip through a hostel.
‘Severe turbulence’ injuries on Sydney flight
Passengers on-board an Air India flight have reportedly been injured after the plane encountered severe turbulence.
Non-binary model’s blow-up at Jetstar staff
An LGBTQI+ ambassador has detailed their dramatic “$100” ordeal at Melbourne airport, which they claim almost had them arrested.
Girl drowned while mum drank at hotel bar
A mother faces manslaughter charges after she allegedly left her daughter, 7, to drown in a hotel pool and her baby in a room while she drank cocktails.
Bali motorist’s sickening dog act slammed
Footage of a motorists’s shocking dog act on the streets of Bali has left social media users outraged after the clip went viral. WARNING: Distressing
Gruesome find at popular Byron Bay beach
A bone found by a diver in early May and sent away for forensic testing has since been confirmed to be human remains.
Emergency as Qantas jet fails mid-flight
A Qantas plane has encountered an engine problem over Queensland, forcing an unplanned return to its departure airport.
Qantas plane midflight ‘engine issue’
A Qantas plane has been forced to turn around midflight after reportedly experiencing an engine issue shortly after takeoff.
50-year Australian mystery solved
A ship carrying beer and 10 crew which mysteriously vanished off Tasmania has been found 50 years later.
‘I knew I had to jump’: Devastating fire
A number of people are still missing and at least six have been confirmed dead after a devastating fire tore through a busy hostel.
Terrifying sight on runway as plane lands
Dramatic footage shows the moment an aircraft’s landing gear snapped after it was forced to turn back to carry out an emergency landing.
Emirates sued over ‘disgusting’ business class
A man from Perth says he is suing Dubai-based airline Emirates over an “absolutely disgusting” business class experience.
Pedestrian hit by car fighting for life
A man is in hospital in a critical condition after being hit by a car while crossing the road.
Aussie’s shock at Booking.com message
A group of Aussie travellers couldn’t believe the solution they were offered by Booking.com after their accommodation was suddenly cancelled.
‘Tombstoned’: Horror details of shark attack
A witness has described the “confronting” moment he saw a teacher get dragged underwater by a shark. WARNING: Distressing.
Grim update after surfer attacked by shark
Simon Baccanello, 46, had been surfing when he spotted the shark nearby, he told others around him to flee before he was pulled under.
Wild cost of cocaine in Brazil
Rare footage from inside one of Brazil’s most infamous slums has surfaced, showing an open-air drug market where gangs sell cocaine at “insane” prices.
Aussie warns about horrifying toilet cams
An Australian woman has issued a terrifying warning about hidden cameras to female travellers visiting South Korea.
Search continues for shark attack victim
Emergency services are searching for a local teacher who was attacked by a shark while surfing at a popular beach.
‘Nightmare’: Couple’s warning over Bali scam
The Australian couple were distraught to discover they had been deceived while receiving an hour-long massage.
Dangerous rescue after woman’s 30m fall
Emergency crews rushed to the popular waterfall after reports a young woman had fallen down a steep embankment.
Minns reacts to teen’s tragic tram death
NSW Premier Chris Minns has acknowledged the “terrible tragedy” after a teenager died after getting struck between tram carriages.
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