Sinkhole Opens at Park Near £20bn Tunnel Works
A large sinkhole has appeared at a Melbourne sports oval, with experts linking it to nearby tunnelling. Discover the causes and why such events are becoming more common globally.
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Large sinkhole opens at Melbourne oval near tunnelling
A 5-metre deep sinkhole has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, adjacent to the massive North East Link project. The area is cordoned off as investigations begin.
Giant sinkhole opens at Melbourne sports oval, games cancelled
A huge sinkhole has forced the closure of a popular Melbourne sports field, disrupting local games. Authorities urge the public to stay away as investigations link it to nearby tunnel works.
Massive sinkhole opens at Melbourne sports field
A huge sinkhole has forced the closure of a popular Melbourne sports oval, disrupting local games and sparking an urgent investigation. Stay clear of the area.
Canal Sinkhole Leaves Boats Stranded for a Week
Three narrowboats remain trapped a week after a major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. See the latest rescue efforts and hear from eyewitnesses.
Shropshire Canal Sinkhole: Boats Still Stranded After Week
Three narrowboats are still stranded a week after a major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. See the latest on the rescue operation and hear from eyewitnesses.
Canal sinkhole leaves boater homeless, cats rescued
A boater braved a collapsing canal to rescue his cats as a 160ft sinkhole swallowed two boats. Experts warn the UK's ageing canal network is a 'ticking timebomb'. Read the full story.
Sinkhole Ruins Couple's Canal Boat Christmas in Shropshire
A retired US couple's dream of a festive Christmas on their canal boat is sunk after a massive 50-metre sinkhole opens on the Llangollen Canal. Read their story and the dramatic rescues.
Canal boats swallowed by 160ft sinkhole in Shropshire
A massive sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal, swallowing two boats and flooding fields. Emergency services rescued over a dozen people. Read the full report.
Shropshire canal breach swallows narrowboats, forces evacuations
A major breach on the Llangollen Canal created a 160ft sinkhole, swallowing boats and forcing 15 residents to evacuate. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts and the recovery plans.
Sinkhole swallows canal boats in 4am Shropshire horror
A massive sinkhole opened on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats as people slept. Emergency services declared a major incident. Read the full story of the miraculous escape.
Major incident as sinkhole swallows boats on Shropshire canal
A major incident was declared in Whitchurch after a large sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing narrowboats. 12 people were rescued. Read the eyewitness accounts.
Canal Sinkhole in Shropshire Triggers Major Rescue
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire caused a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. Emergency services are managing the environmental impact. Read the latest updates.
CBS News revolt after Bari Weiss spikes Trump story
Internal turmoil at CBS News after Bari Weiss pulls a critical Trump report. Plus, singer Chris Rea dies, a Trump-Epstein photo is reinstated, a major canal sinkhole, and Barry Manilow's cancer diagnosis.
10 rescued after sinkhole swallows boats in Shropshire canal
Emergency services declared a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were helped to safety. No casualties reported.
Canal sinkhole in Shropshire prompts major incident
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch led to a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. The breached section has been dammed off as investigations begin.
Shropshire canal sinkhole strands boats, major incident declared
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole breached the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding narrowboats and flooding land. Ten people were rescued safely.
Shropshire canal sinkhole swallows narrowboats at 4am
A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.
Shropshire Canal Sinkhole: Major Incident Declared
Emergency services declare a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole breaches the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding boats. Ten people rescued. Read the latest updates.
Shropshire Canal Collapses into Massive Sinkhole
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch after a canal collapsed into a huge sinkhole. Get the latest updates and dramatic pictures from the scene.
Sinkhole causes Shropshire canal collapse, boats damaged
A massive sinkhole has opened up in Whitchurch, Shropshire, causing a canal to collapse and narrowboats to fall in. A major incident was declared on 22 December 2025.
Mini swallowed by Cornwall sinkhole in bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read how this Cornish nightmare unfolded.
Melbourne's Revolver Upstairs Club For Sale
The heritage-listed Melbourne nightclub Revolver Upstairs, famed for celebrity gigs and 24-hour licence, is on the market, sparking fears for its future. Discover the details.
Sinkhole reveals 300-year-old crypt in Somerset churchyard
A 300-year-old underground crypt has been exposed in a Somerset churchyard after a tomb collapsed into a 12ft sinkhole. Discover the history and ongoing investigation.
Jamie Melham's Historic Melbourne Cup 2025 Triumph
Jockey Jamie Melham etches his name into racing folklore with a stunning Half victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup, delivering one of the most emotional moments in the race's storied history at Flemington Racecourse.
Mini Cooper swallowed by sinkhole in St Albans drama
A shocking sinkhole incident in St Albans sees a Mini Cooper swallowed by the earth as rescue officials scramble to prevent further vehicles from falling into the crumbling cavity.
Missing Melbourne boy William Callahan sparks police search
Victoria Police launch urgent search operation for 13-year-old William Callahan last seen in Melbourne's northern suburbs as family grows increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Melbourne baby dies in suspected neglect case
A three-month-old baby boy has died in Melbourne's north-west amid disturbing allegations of neglect, with police investigating the infant's tragic death and the family's known history with child protection services.
Flemington's Derby Day Delight: Spring Carnival Begins
Melbourne's iconic Flemington Racecourse came alive as the Spring Racing Carnival commenced with Derby Day, featuring spectacular fashion, thrilling races and enthusiastic crowds celebrating the return of this beloved tradition.
Hospital investigated after Indigenous patient's death
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne faces intense scrutiny after the death of Indigenous patient Allan Mundine, with family alleging racial discrimination and systemic failures in healthcare.
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