'It wasn’t a booze up': The night of NZ pilot's deadly chopper crash revealed
His boss says he was a 'model employee' and is dumbfounded by his actions.
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'He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crash
The 23-year-old Kiwi unlawfully took helicopter and crashed into Cairns hotel building.
'RIP little angel': Woman charged with murder after girl, 10, found with throat slashed
'This shouldn't happen,' neighbours say after police found 'traumatic' murder scene.
Mystery surrounds fatal ‘unauthorised’ chopper flight
The helicopter crashed into a hotel and claimed the life of the pilot.
'Unauthorised': Helicopter that crashed into Cairns hotel roof was 'stolen'
The helicopter flew around before crashing into the roof in a ‘massive explosion'.
'Sounded like a bomb': Pilot dies in chopper crash in Cairns
The crash was declared an emergency situation after two propellers were dislodged.
Queensland girl, 14, charged with murder after man stabbed at caravan park
Teenage girl charged with murder after man stabbed at Queensland caravan park.
Off-grid killers: How Queensland trio ambushed cops in Australia's first domestic 'terrorist' attack
A glimpse into the Trains’ lifestyle has been revealed in coroners court.
Doctor identified as Queensland crocodile attack victim
Father of three Dave Hogbin's remains were found inside a crocodile.
Horror details emerge after dad killed by croc in front of his children
The New South Wales family were on a caravan trip at the time of the attack.
The Queensland holiday that looks after parents too
A family holiday that ensures mum and dad are as happy as the sprogs.
‘Blood on my face’: Harrowing ambush videos played at police shooting inquest
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were shot in cold blood in 2022.
Murder-accused dad has 'no regrets' over 8yo daughter's death
Police talk to man accused of murdering daughter by withholding medication.
Stopping Brisbane 8yo’s insulin ‘just a trial’ to test faith, religious leader told parents
Elizabeth Struhs died after days without insulin for her type-1 diabetes in 2022.
Is Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo still worth a visit?
Jenni Mortimer takes a trip to the Sunshine Coast to find out.
NSW topple Queensland fortress to claim Origin decider
The Blues edged a game of ferocity and chaos that included a fight spilling off the field.
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Review: Seven Peaks Farm Stay, Beerwah, Queensland
This boutique farm stay may just be the Sunshine Coast's best-kept secret.
'Very tragic': Three women dead after bus and caravan collide at high-speed in Australia
Three women are dead after a horror bus crash in North Queensland.
'I was in tears': Passenger with rare disorder 'humiliated' by airline, forced to cancel flight
"They picked the one passenger who couldn’t be downgraded [from business class]".
Elevator shark attack: Why the Emporium is the wildest luxe stay
Adorned in zebra print, gold and mirrors, the Emporium South Bank is pure extravagance.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi paralysed after Aussie surfing accident
'Life as we knew it has been changed in an instant,' says fiancee.
Man arrested in manhunt after woman shot dead in Queensland
Queensland shooting sparked emergency declaration and manhunt.
Police hunt gunman after woman shot dead in Queensland home
Officers were called to a property in South Mackay at about 4.30pm.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
Five of the best things to do with kids in Brisbane
Want a family adventure full of Aussie charm and icons? We've got you covered.
Sperm donor who was told he had no biological children finds son on DNA testing website
DNA testing websites are muddying the sensitive process of matching donors with families.
The little dog that could: Bluey sets a new record in Queensland
Bluey fans set the Keepy Uppy world record in time for Bluey's World opening.
Former ‘girl in the cupboard’ who went missing for five years dies in Queensland
Natasha Ryan made headlines when she was found hiding in her boyfriend’s cupboard.
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Watch: McDonald's employee in Australia caught out in 'filthy' act
'That’s the most brainless thing I’ve seen this year.'
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