The 1997 Royal Canberra Hospital implosion shows what happens when complex demolition, contractor competence, regulatory oversight and public exposure are allowed to drift apart.

Gerald Hoekstra and Ede Taric survived the initial Rainbow Desert Enduro collision, but not the fire that followed. The coronial findings expose how compliant equipment, unverified escape arrangements and inadequate fire suppression failed when they were needed most.

The 2023 Gold Coast helicopter collision killed four people. The ATSB's final report shows how separate changes to pads, aircraft, traffic flow and operating arrangements combined to create a new conflict point.

Lithium battery fires are no longer rare events, they are a predictable outcome of damaged cells, poor charging practices, and inadequate controls. These fires burn hotter, last longer, and often reignite, making them difficult to manage once they start. Treat lithium batteries like the high energy systems they are, not harmless accessories.