P-plater bailed after horror crash into Newcastle fans
An 18-year-old driver has been granted bail after a car ploughed into a crowd who were farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
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Russia says no plague, locals play down scare
Russian health officials state comprehensive tests have revealed no evidence of plague after a lab worker died in Siberia, as locals ditch their face masks.
Long recovery for victims as Knights crash driver held
A young girl remains in hospital with serious injuries after a car careened into a crowd farewelling the Newcastle Knights ahead of the NRL grand final.
‘Part of the blue family’: leaders hail fallen officers
A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.
Hillcrest jumping castle ‘not anchored properly’
A senior police officer has detailed various shortcomings in relation to the deaths of six students in a jumping castle accident on a primary school oval.
‘Chaos, confusion’: cop recalls jumping castle tragedy
Chains of command were confusing in the initial aftermath of a primary school jumping castle tragedy that killed six students, an inquest has been told.
News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
A local TV news helicopter has gone down while covering a bus crash in Los Angeles, leaving three people dead and two more in hospital.
Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal
Family members of Australians still missing in Nepal are seeking answers as search efforts continue.
Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal
Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.
Memorial unveiled for army chopper crash victims
Families of the victims of an army helicopter crash have come together for the unveiling of a memorial overlooking Queensland's picturesque Whitsunday Passage.
Farm hand’s first plane ride after run-in with a roo
A young ringer is recovering after a kangaroo crashed into his leg on an outback station, a freak accident he and emergency workers will never forget.
Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy
A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.
Young footballer’s death ignites on-field safety fears
A local football club president is urging a rethink of multi-purpose playing fields after a young player died from critical injuries suffered during a game.
Heat on drug-drive laws as study finds cannabis misuse
Reforms that would allow drivers in NSW to get behind the wheel with small amounts of cannabis in their system are facing strong criticism on safety grounds.
‘My kids are gone’: pram crash horror shatters parents
The parents of a five-year-old and a toddler are grappling with the loss of their two children who were struck by a SUV while in a pram close to their home.
Tragic end in search for girl after dad’s river death
A major search for a young girl missing after her father was found dead in a river has ended in a double tragedy.
Overseas tourists in fatal crash on ‘trip of lifetime’
Passengers on board a bus involved in a deadly crash were tourists on a "trip of a lifetime", with police now probing other incidents linked to the company.
Outback manhunt as abduction fears rise for little girl
A recently released prisoner is the focus of a manhunt after a five-year-old girl went missing at an outback community in a suspected abduction.
Two young lives cut short by skydiving safety breaches
A rural airport owner has avoided the maximum fines for safety breaches that led to the deaths of two skydivers, who fell after getting tangled on a plane.
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Schoolgirl drowns at popular swimming spot
A family is in mourning after a schoolgirl drowned at a popular swimming spot.
‘No animosity’: skydiving instructor’s grieving dad
The family of an experienced skydiving instructor killed in a catastrophic mid-air fall hope his death leads to safety changes across the industry.
Body of man swept away by floodwaters found
The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.
Chilling footage shows skydiver joy before death plunge
A video shows a tandem skydiver strapped to an instructor and grinning ear to ear just moments before an accident turned their jump into tragedy.
Dingo attack led to backpacker’s drowning: coroner
A young backpacker drowned after she was forced into waters by dingoes at a popular holiday destination while on a working holiday, a coroner has found.
Three dead after light plane crashes into ocean
The bodies of three men aboard a light plane when it crashed near a popular fishing area have been recovered by police.
Safety warnings as ‘heat dome’ looms over long weekend
A "heat dome" is set to bring potentially record-breaking temperatures and fire danger to parts of the nation over the Australia Day long weekend.
Beaches set for holiday reopening after shark attacks
Popular beaches are expected to reopen in time for forecast hot weather across the long weekend after dozens were closed due to a series of shark attacks.
‘Incredibly difficult’: boy in shark attack hanging on
More than $120,000 has been raised for a 12-year-old boy mauled by a shark as he fights for life and his family brace for the worst possible outcome.
Mother, child killed in horror head-on highway crash
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter are among three people killed in a horror highway crash that has rocked a tight-knit regional community.
Community supports imam after house damaged by fire
A distressed imam and his family will rebuild their lives after their family home was damaged in a fire deemed by police to be non-suspicious.
Emergency crews battle fire and flood across one state
Little relief is expected from rain at key firegounds in one state, where communities are also assessing the damage after a record deluge burst river banks.