Missing hiker’s chilling final video
A hiker sent a chilling video clip to his friend before he vanished without a trace with the clip helping police track his empty truck.
Incidents
Man, 27, plunges to death in TikTok horror
A 27-year-old man has died after falling from the edge of a 21-metre cliff while trying to film a TikTok during a family holiday.
Tourist bites off woman’s finger at beach
A woman revealed how she watched in horror as a tourist bit off part of her friend’s finger in a shocking row over the last beanbag on a beach.
Couple abandon baby at airport over ticket
A couple reportedly refused to purchase a plane ticket for their baby and what happened next left airport staff “in shock”.
Qantas ‘error’ leaves family stranded
A mum and two kids were distraught when Qantas couldn’t find one of their tickets.They couldn’t believe what they were told next.
‘Drunk’ woman restrained for vile plane act
A 45-year-old Italian woman passenger was arrested after she allegedly stripped off her clothes — and spat and punched a crew member.
Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans
Two years on from the Myanmar military coup, and amid ongoing violent protest crackdowns in Iran, Australia has been left with no other choice.
40,000 from China coming to Australia
A surprise decision could see 40,000 Chinese students flood Australia, as the Chinese government bans online study at foreign universities.
‘Feral’: Jetstar passengers airport ordeal
A Jetstar passenger has revealed the conditions faced by at least 250 people stranded at a Japanese airport terminal for 18 hours after flights were cancelled.
‘Miracle’: Chopper crash survivor speaks
The 10-year-old survivor of a horror helicopter crash that killed his mother has spoken for the first time almost a month after the incident.
10 children killed in horrific accident
A boat that was carrying up to 30 children on a tour has capsized in front of shocked onlookers, with a devastating outcome.
Chaos at Sydney Airport after smoke spotted
Smoke from the control tower was reported early on Sunday. Flights were flights grounded, while flights already in the air were diverted.
Chaos as UK airline abruptly collapses
A major UK airline has suddenly ceased trading, leaving flights cancelled and passengers stranded without help.
Aussies’ 24hr airport nightmare
A 15-year-old flying solo was forced to spend eight hours on the tarmac before being released into the terminal with no staff to help.
Qantas passengers spend night on plane
About 200 people on board due to fly to Sydney became stranded on the tarmac overnight due to floods overwhelming the airport.
Five tourists die on Bali ‘Instagram’ island
One of the ‘most instagrammed’ spots in the world has been rocked by tragedy after five tourists died on the idyllic Bali island.
Cop killed in indoor skydiving horror
Acting Senior Sergeant Michelle Mullen died after colliding with the side of the wind tunnel at the iFly Indoor Skydiving facility in Brisbane.
Nine stabbed in horror knife attack on train
At least two people were killed and seven wounded in a knife attack on a train in Germany, before the attacker turned the weapon on himself.
‘Romance’ goes horribly wrong in Japan
An Aussie grandma has been detained in Japan over drug trafficking – but her friends say she was the victim of a Nigerian romance scam.
Mum ‘violently’ sucked into plane engine
A pilot has described the horror moment a plane “shook violently” as a mother-of-three and airport worker was sucked into the plane’s engine.
Aussie’s shock video after Bali ‘mugging’
An Australian man has revealed the truth behind his injuries after it was claimed he was “bashed” in Bali and he raked in $24,000 in donations.
Suburb rocked by terrifying carjackings
A man has been arrested following a dramatic police chase after two terrifying carjackings in the same area.
Qantas’ bad week gets even worse
Flight QF1608 from Perth to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia was forced to circle over Perth before coming back in to land with a “minor issue”.
Another Qantas flight forced to turn back
Another Qantas flight has been forced to turn back around – making it the sixth incident in just over a week.
Passenger’s fury after arriving at Sydney
Passengers arriving at Sydney Airport from London Heathrow last night were met with a very nasty surprise.
Aussie teacher ‘poisoned and fed to crocodiles’
The family of an Australian teacher who was allegedly poisoned and fed to crocodiles, have broken their silence.
‘Casual sex’: Shock post on Aussie island site
The tourism page for one of Australia’s most popular island holiday destinations has been flooded with a series of X-rated articles.
Five ill-fated incidents in a week for Qantas
Qantas has responded to a series of ill-fated incidents in the past week where five aircraft were forced to turn around mid-air.
Karl’s subtle dig at Clarke after scandal
Karl Stefanovic has taken a cheeky dig at Michael Clarke days after footage of his altercation with girlfriend Jade Yarbrough went viral.
Qantas flight turns back after incident
After taking off more than an hour late, a Qantas flight from Fiji to Sydney was forced to turn around following a report of fumes in the cabin.
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