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Latest news: Accident
'Untold ripple effect' after woman drowns near child
A 50-year-old woman has died after being caught in a rip along with a child on the NSW north coast in the latest drowning tragedy on Australian shores.
Jan 03, 2024
Ages revealed of children in river drowning tragedy
Police have released more details about two young children who died after they were found in a Perth river on New Year's Eve.
Jan 01, 2024
Surge in drownings prompts water safety warning
Dozens of tragic deaths have authorities urging Australians to stay safe as they head to the water during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Dec 29, 2023
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Body of kayaker found off Mornington Peninsula beach
The body of a kayaker has been found in waters off a popular Mornington Peninsula beach.
Dec 28, 2023
Boy killed by falling tree branch in northern Victoria
A falling tree branch has killed a child in Victoria's north after wild weather in parts the state, two days after a similar tragedy.
Dec 28, 2023
Probe tracks down signal fault in city trams collision
A non-operational signal lantern has been identified by crash investigators probing the cause of a tram-on-tram crash at a busy Melbourne intersection.
Dec 22, 2023
Clouds, internal pressure fuelled deadly plane crash
The pilot of a doomed plane was not qualified to fly in non-visual conditions and likely encountered cloud, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found
Dec 21, 2023
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Hillcrest jumping castle 'not properly secured'
It is alleged a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school students in Tasmania, wasn't secured at all anchor points.
Dec 21, 2023
Call for crash data as road toll reaches five-year high
Road deaths have reached a five-year high in Australia, prompting one motoring group to call for better access to data on crash causes and related factors.
Dec 18, 2023
One snorkeller dead, another in hospital
One snorkeller has died and another is in hospital after getting into trouble in waters off the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Dec 17, 2023
Toddler dead after being struck by car
A probe is underway after a 2-year-old child was fatally struck by a car in Melbourne, with investigators appealing for anyone with dashcam to come forward.
Dec 17, 2023
Summer scorcher sparks water safety alert for swimmers
People seeking cool relief in the water this summer are being urged to brush up on swimming safety to prevent drownings.
Dec 13, 2023
Regulator to investigate fatal truck and train crash
Workplace regulators will investigate the death of a 30-year-old truck driver after his rig became stuck on a level crossing and was struck by a train.
Dec 12, 2023
Driver killed after train collides with truck
A driver has died after a train collided with a truck in Victoria's southwest, as investigators say they believe the vehicle became stuck on a level crossing.
Dec 11, 2023
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At least 17 killed as Philippines bus falls off cliff
A bus in the Philippines has plunged 30m off a cliff into a ravine, killing at least 17 people with several others taken to hospital.
Dec 06, 2023
GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash
Two aircraft were flying in tandem and performing manoeuvres before they collided, causing one to crash near Melbourne, killing two people onboard.
Nov 25, 2023
Three killed in firefighting crash were 'dearly loved'
Three people who were part of an aerial firefighting crew died when their plane crashed while conducting fire surveillance in northwest Queensland.
Nov 05, 2023
Investigation underway as spectator killed at speedway
An 18-year-old man has been killed at a regional speedway northwest of Melbourne when a driver lost control and struck a spectator.
Nov 04, 2023
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Search for missing swimmer near Wollongong
A large search operation is underway north of Wollongong for a young man who went missing while swimming with friends.
Oct 30, 2023
Community vigil for siblings who died in shed fire
A vigil has been held to honour three young siblings killed in a shed fire in Victoria and show support for their distraught family.
Oct 28, 2023
One child killed in collision involving three vehicles
One child has died following a three-vehicle collision in central Victoria that left four adults with injuries.
Oct 20, 2023
Call to ensure dogs are registered after fatal attack
A pet dog which killed its owner in Tasmania appeared to be a breed similar to a Rottweiler was not registered, a local council says.
Oct 18, 2023
Street racing charge laid for crash that killed boys
Two more people have been charged following a fatal crash in Sydney's south that killed two young brothers.
Sep 20, 2023
Queensland man aiding friend dies after snake bite
A man has died after being bitten by a snake when he attempted to uncoil it from his friend's leg at a school's centenary celebration.
Sep 10, 2023
Man charged with murder over Bourke Street crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
Sep 09, 2023
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