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Latest news: Disaster and Accident
Man dies five days after being buried in sand on island
Five days after falling into a hole and becoming trapped in sand, a 23-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries in a Brisbane hospital.
Dec 07, 2023
Firefighting pilot escapes as chopper fills with water
A helicopter pilot helping fight a bushfire tried to kick his way out of his aircraft after crashing into a dam, a preliminary ATSB report has found.
Dec 07, 2023
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
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Spanish tourist dies while on Great Barrier Reef trip
A 76-year-old woman has died while on a snorkelling trip on the Great Barrier Reef as part of a 25-strong Spanish group.
Dec 06, 2023
Westpac customers access online accounts after outage
Westpac customers have again been able to access their accounts after the bank said a "routine technology update" resulted in an online outage.
Dec 04, 2023
Thousands evacuate amid Philippines quake aftershocks
Another earthquake has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, as thousands of people shelter in evacuation centres amid a series of aftershocks.
Dec 04, 2023
Residents returning home after deadly Philippines quake
A tsunami alert has been lifted after a strong earthquake jolted the southern Philippines, killing at least one person.
Dec 03, 2023
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Driver jailed over 'impossibly sad' teens crash tragedy
A driver's jail term for a crash that killed five teens has been slammed by the victims' relatives, with the "impossibly sad" tragedy sparking calls for reform.
Dec 01, 2023
Man suffers shark bite off remote far north Qld island
A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital after a shark attack off a remote island in Queensland's far north.
Nov 30, 2023
Rural road safety targets lacking, $104m underspent
Two-thirds of fatal car crashes happen on country roads, but the NSW government has no strategy to improve rural road safety, a report has found.
Nov 30, 2023
Dire warning as Australia braces for summer bushfires
Every state has been put on alert for a heightened bushfire risk over summer with metropolitan areas among those under threat.
Nov 30, 2023
'Like brothers': rescued Indian workers stayed hopeful
Workers who spent weeks trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India say knowing they weren't forgotten helped keep them hopeful and strong.
Nov 29, 2023
Spike in women drownings sounds alarm as summer looms
A surge in the number of women drowning in waterways has been revealed in a report as authorities urge caution ahead of an expected hot summer.
Nov 29, 2023
Indian rescuers reach 41 men trapped in tunnel
Rescuers have made a breakthrough in reaching 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India, and are closer to bringing them out.
Nov 28, 2023
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Wild storms bring floods, felled trees, Free Willy
Heavy rainfall and damaging winds caused widespread flooding in Adelaide and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leaving homes without power and delaying flights.
Nov 28, 2023
Emergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwave
Firefighters battling a destructive fire that has destroyed 18 homes in the Perth metropolitan area are confronting a new blaze amid heatwave conditions.
Nov 25, 2023
Investigations launched after man dies on snorkel trip
A 71-year-old man has died while on a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling trip in far north Queensland, prompting a number of investigations.
Nov 24, 2023
Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise
A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.
Nov 23, 2023
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Man charged after boy, 5, drowned during 2022 floods
A man has been charged with manslaughter and negligent driving after a five-year-old boy drowned when he allegedly drove into floodwaters in NSW in 2022.
Nov 23, 2023
Terror ruled out in vehicle blast at US-Canada bridge
There is no indication of terrorism after a vehicle crash on the US-Canadian border, but authorities are determining if it was deliberate or accidental.
Nov 23, 2023
Little pens tribute to mentor killed in plane crash
Comedian Tommy Little has remembered Stephen Gale, the pilot killed in a crash off Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, as a mentor and one of his closest mates.
Nov 22, 2023
Croc attack ruled out in radio show host search
Police have ruled out a crocodile attack in the disappearance of former Sydney radio host who went missing while fishing in remote far north Queensland.
Nov 22, 2023
Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo
Volunteers, schools and artists around the nation have been recognised with resilience awards for strengthening their communities before and after disasters.
Nov 22, 2023
Remains of pilot, cameraman found after plane crash
Crews have found the remains of a 30-year-old TV camera operator and a 56-year-old pilot after a former military jet crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay.
Nov 22, 2023
P-plater charged after boy seriously injured in crash
A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a 12-year-old boy was critically injured when a car mounted a footpath.
Nov 21, 2023
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