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Search under way after passenger ‘jumps overboard cruise ship’

Authorities are searching for a passenger who apparently jumped overboard a cruise ship bound for Sydney.

Carnival Splendor, a cruise ship owned by Carnival Cruise Lines, reported a male passenger had fallen around 30km north-east of Moreton Island, Queensland last night.

A Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson said family of the passenger notified the crew, who subsequently told authorities.

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Carnival Splendor sails in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

"Carnival confirmed on Saturday that Carnival Splendor was assisting authorities search for a guest who apparently climbed over the safety railing and jumped overboard as the ship was sailing from Moreton Island towards Sydney overnight," the spokesperson said.

"A review of the CCTV footage confirmed the guest's action."

The spokesperson added the company would continue to assist authorities once the ship docks in Sydney tomorrow.

"Carnival's Care Team is supporting the guest's family and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved one," the spokesperson said.

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A search and rescue effort is now underway, being led by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

"[AMSA] has tasked its Cairns and Melbourne-based Challenger jets, five rescue helicopters from around the metropolitan Brisbane area, and six surface vessels into the area, with Queensland Police assisting AMSA with the operation," an AMSA spokesperson said in a statement.

Carnival Splendor sails in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region, according to Carnival Australia's website.

It is 952 feet (290m) long, and can hold over 3000 passengers and 1150 crew onboard.

If you or someone you know is in need of support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue. In the event of an emergency dial Triple Zero (000).

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Diners flee as machete attack at restaurant leaves teen in hospital

Patrons at a Melbourne restaurant ran away in panic after a masked group attacked a gathering with machetes last night, leaving a teenager in hospital.

It's believed about 12 people were seated outside a business at Eaton Mall when a large group of unknown offenders wearing balaclavas approached at about 7.45pm.

At least two of the masked group pulled out machetes and attacked an 18-year-old Malvern East man.

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Several masked individuals approahced a table, before attacking a teenager.One of the masked people was seen wielding a machete.

The attack was caught on multiple CCTV cameras nearby, as well as on phone footage taken by bystanders.

One CCTV shows patrons at surrounding tables either fleeing in fear after the attack began, or hiding underneath tables.

The 18-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 16-year-old boy was also attacked but was physically uninjured.

The attackers fled on foot and no arrests have been made.

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Patrons from surrounding restaurants were seen either fleeing in panic or hiding under tables after the attack began.

Despite the offenders not yet being identified, police believe it was a targeted incident between parties known to one another.

Police said they would conduct proactive patrols in the area.

Any witnesses or anybody with relevant information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.

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