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Dreamworld horror: Staff didn't know how to stop ride
Pump failed two times on fatal day. The third time it failed, four people died.

Terror on flight QF72: 'I'm not in control of this plane'
A Qantas plane suddenly plunged towards the ocean, not once, but twice, due to a glitch.

Inquest: Bombshell revelations in Dreamworld staff emails
Staff feared for safety of Thunder River Rapids ride 15 years before it malfunctioned.

Killer grandfather's 'bizarre' note revealed
In emotional interview, he reveals what led his father-in-law to kill his entire family.

Christopher Niesche: Rough week for Australian tech sector
It's been a tough week in Australia's tech sector as companies delay listing

Father of murdered Margaret River family speaks
Aaron Cockman reveals what could have led a loving grandfather to murder his family.

Hip Aussie destinations you've never heard of
Remote Aussie destinations attracting tourists in search of the perfect holiday snap.

Why you shouldn't ask a star if a fan has given them herpes
This is the celebrity interview that still gives one journalist nightmares.

Kristen Henry: 'I'm the angry note lady'
People in Kristen's apartment building are leaving too much (literal) rubbish in hallways.

From McDonald's worker to making $50k an hour
This PR manager is a self-made woman with a business that earns her $50k an hour.

Newlywed's post wedding horror
Family of a newlywed told to prepare for worst when she was left fighting for her life.

Accused Melbourne killer's father: 'We're as appalled as the rest of society'
Father of accused rapist and killer speaks out, saying he hasn't seen his son since attack

Train fare dodgers face new $500 fine
Don't like Auckland's new train fare-dodging penalties? Don't try it overseas then.

From injury and illness to the Invictus Games
Invictus competitors share what the games is all about. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Granny flat fire: Girlfriend charged with murder
Eight months after death, police say girlfriend tampered with water supply and lit fire.

Slain comedian's tragic final message
A Facebook message sent by a 22-year-old found dead in a Melbourne park has been revealed.

Double jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society says
The justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.

'I am the prime suspect, and it's s***'
Steven Hainsworth knows he's the No.1 suspect in three Australian cold-case killings.

Doctor secretly filmed Pap smears
A doctor allegedly violated a number of Australian women, police allege.

'I still love him': Mum of stabbed boy speaks
Days after her partner allegedly killed their son, the boy's mum places blame elsewhere.

Girl's secret letter to her mum
It started as a normal letter to her mum, but a young girl's note soon took a dark turn.

Shark's head impaled on fence
It's not something you expect to be faced with when turning up for a volunteer shift.

Tiny cut rips couple's world apart
Lena Kasparian pulled a knife on her boyfriend after he hit her over head with a pan.

How Barnaby Joyce's daughter avoided 'that interview'
Barnaby Joyce's eldest daughter skipped TV interview with his new partner Vikki Campion.

Mental health ward 'turned away' Sydney dad
Dad who allegedly killed his son tried to check into a mental health facility: reports.

Father who allegedly stabbed son appears confused in Sydney court
A Sydney dad has appeared dazed and confused in court, asking a judge where he was.

Clues missed before brutal murder
Jennifer Borchardt gave her "harmless" boss a key to her house. She later turned up dead.

Mysterious case of missing pregnant mother
Fresh evidence suggests young mother who vanished in Tasmania 10 years ago was murdered.