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Virgin Australia flight emergency return to Sydney

A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.

Solo yachtsman's mayday call after onboard fire

A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.

Samsung Phone Fails Triple-0 Call, Person Dies

A person has died after an ageing Samsung phone failed to connect to Triple-0 on the TPG network. The incident prompts urgent warnings for users to update their devices and raises serious questions about Australia's emergency call system.

Worrowing Heights bushfire emergency downgraded

The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.

Hospital ED Beds Closed Due to Sewage Pipe Burst

Emergency department beds temporarily closed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as urgent repairs continue on burst sewage pipe. Patient services affected during essential infrastructure works.

Car crashes through Geelong West living room

A Mazda sedan crashed through the living room of a Geelong West home, narrowly missing residents. Emergency services responded to the shocking incident on Autumn Street.

Power Outage Hits Joondalup Hospital Operations

Critical systems at Joondalup Health Campus were disrupted by a nearly three-hour power outage Tuesday night. Emergency protocols activated during the hospital power failure.

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