World’s only formation wingwalking team downunder
Old world glamour and colourful showmanship will feature at next year’s Australian International Airshow with the appearance of the world’s only formation wingwalking team. The Breitling Wingwalkers are the world’s…
Shooting at Portland, Oregon mall claims three including gunman
Authorities have confirmed three people have been killed in a shooting that took place in a Portland, Oregon, USA mall at approximately 23:30UTC/GMT (3:30 PST). Officials added at lest one…
US mall shooting may have claimed four people
Portland, Oregon officials report a shooting in Clackamas Town Center. Officials and witnesses said at least four people were dead following the shooting at Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon,…
Family of nurse involved in radio program prank discloses suicide note
The family of the nurse involved in a prank call by Australian radio hosts revealed she left a suicide note, yet they did not reveal the note’s contents. The family…
Typhoon Bopha kills 274, injures 339 as storm weakens
As Typhoon Bopha was downgraded to the equivalent of a category one hurricane, Philippine officials said 274 people were killed, 339 were injured, and 279 people are still missing as…
Thousands flee as category 5 typhoon Bopha approaches Philippines
Typhoon Bopha, the most southern typhoon in history, is expected to arrive at Mindanao, the eastern-most island in the Philippines, on Tuesday morning, local time. Note: Typhoon Bopha is also…
Prince William work photos reveal password
Photos on the official website of the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William) on Wednesday accidentally revealed the login details for an RAF system called Military Flight Information Publications (milFLIP) –…
Spectacular photos from Australian eclipse
The total solar eclipse of 2012 on Wednesday, with best viewing in northern Australia, provided amateur and professional observers with spectacular views of the event with many photos and videos…
Australia wakes up to total solar eclipse
Australians woke up to a total solar eclipse on Tuesday – the first since 2002 and the last until 2028. “The sun was just over the horizon when the eclipse…
Hurricane Sandy approaches NJ coast, 150 000 without power
Hurricane Sandy, about 50 miles (75km) off the New Jersey, USA coastline, strengthened and doubled its approach speed on late Monday (GMT). The storm, its wind effects spanning hundreds of…