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Outdoor Firms Promote Custom Pool Services Across RegionsBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Pool builders in California, Texas and Florida are promoting custom pools designed alongside landscaping, decking, lighting and other outdoor-living features, with 3D previews helping homeowners plan projects before construction. One Tampa Bay firm also highlights fixed contract pricing, while guidance on Melbourne backyards points to plunge pools as an option for smaller spaces.

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TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Julia Jacklin Releases Fourth Album ‘The Gem’ — Sep 25, 2026Julia Jacklin’s fourth album, The Gem, takes its name from the Melbourne pub where she recorded it, surrounded by local musicians and the everyday bustle of the venue. After stepping back from the music industry, she restarted the record to make music on her own terms, resulting in a thoughtful, introspective collection shaped by home, change and fresh starts.

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McVay Hopes Rams Avoid Future Australia Games — Sep 17, 2026Sean McVay said he hopes the Rams never play in Australia again after a 27-7 Melbourne loss, with L.A. arriving about a day before kickoff.

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Rachel Meyers McVay is smart to steer clear of those Australia trips from now on. The travel clearly wore the Rams down before kickoff.

Charlie Puth Cancels Six Australia, New Zealand Shows — Sep 19, 2026Charlie Puth has canceled the six-date Australia and New Zealand leg of his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scrapping shows in Auckland and major cities including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, with tickets automatically refunded. No official reason has been given and Puth has not publicly commented on the cancellation.

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Rachel Meyers I feel bad for everyone who bought tickets, even if they get refunded. Hope whatever the issue is gets sorted soon so rescheduled dates can happen.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

49ers Rout Rams in Historic Australia Debut — Sep 10, 2026In Melbourne, the 49ers-Rams game drew a massive crowd as De’Zhaun Stribling was carted off with an ankle injury in his NFL debut, highlighting the excitement and risk of the league’s first-ever Australia game. Across the pre-game ceremonies, fans criticized Infinity Song’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner while some praised Cody Simpson’s Australian anthem and the Black National Anthem performance by the Mwango Sisters sparked a broader debate on national-anthem traditions in the NFL.

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TSIM expands No Mistakes Tour to Melbourne, AdelaideEntertainment — Jul 21, 2026TSIM (also known as TISM) has added a third Melbourne Forum date on October 10 and an Adelaide Hindley Street Music Hall show on October 16 as part of their No Mistakes Tour, the group’s first national run in over 30 years. Promising radically different sets each night and a mix of fan favourites with their signature chaotic theatrics, tickets are on sale now for the expanded itinerary.

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AI Presentations Depend on Humans; Sydney Melbourne DemandTech — Jul 20, 2026Professionals are flocking to Michelle Bowden’s Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclasses in Sydney and Melbourne as AI transforms the workplace, with experts noting AI can assist in research and structure but cannot replace credibility, reading the room, or audience engagement. The programs emphasize combining AI prompting with strong human communication to gain trust, influence decisions, and present confidently across a wide range of industries.

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NFL plans first regular-season game in MelbourneSports — Sep 1, 2026The NFL will host its first game in Australia in Melbourne this season between the Rams and 49ers, as part of a record nine international regular-season games in 2026, with future expansions planned in Rio, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City under a multiyear deal with Victoria. League officials stress a long‑term commitment to international markets, including Australia, with marketing rights, travel considerations for week‑one games, and the possibility of involving other U.S. teams in Australia as the schedule evolves.

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49ers, Rams Begin Historic Melbourne NFL ClashSports — Sep 3, 2026The 49ers and Rams have embarked on drastically different long-haul trips to Melbourne for the NFL’s first game in Australia, with San Francisco flying a full Qantas A380 charter that carries players, staff, and extensive support logistics in a meticulously planned mission, while Los Angeles is opting to depart late and arrive just ahead of kickoff, underscoring contrasting strategies as the league tests international expansion. The spectacle includes large delegations, ceremonial support, and concern about jet lag as teams prepare for a historic matchup.

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Singer Katy Perry Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Assault — Apr 15, 2026Pop singer Katy Perry is currently under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting actress Ruby Rose in Australia in 2010. “ Melbourne Sexual Offenses and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are…

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Heartwarming Video: 2 Police Officers Pay for Homeless Man's Groceries Out of Their Own PocketsReporting — Jun 6, 2021Last month, a woman in Melbourne, Australia, was quietly filming two police officers in front of a grocery store. They had no idea they were being recorded, but what the woman captured has been an encouragement to many…

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Store Apologizes After Employee Sign with Instructions on How to Deal with Africans Goes PublicReporting — Dec 5, 2021An Australian store has been forced to apologize for a sign that warned staff to sound an alert if an African customer entered the store. An IGA store in Melbourne was pilloried on social media because of a sign behind…

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Dr. Fauci: There May Not Be Some Sense of Normality Until 2022 Amid COVID-19Reporting — Oct 28, 2020The U.S. may not have some appearance of normalcy until late next year or into 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci says. Fauci was asked during a virtual interview with The University of Melbourne early Wednesday what he believes…

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Aaron Donald Ruled Out of Rams' Australia Opener — Sep 8, 2026The Los Angeles Rams will not play Aaron Donald in their season opener in Melbourne as he continues his ramp-up after returning from retirement, with coach Sean McVay saying the prudent decision is best for him and the team. This stance is echoed by pundits who expected a cautious approach, and the absence is noted as the 49ers face a strengthened but still cautious opponent.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Parents Speak Out After Teen Daughter Dies from ‘Chroming’ – Latest Alarming Social Media TrendReporting — May 29, 2023Two parents are speaking out after their teenage daughter was tragically killed trying the latest social media trend. Esra Haynes of Melbourne, Australia, had been at a sleepover on March 31 when she entered cardiac…

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Did He Take This Proposal Too Far? Man Slammed for Where He Chose to Pop the Question … And Where It Left His GirlfriendReporting — Dec 24, 2022Australian feminist writer Clementine Ford criticized a man seen proposing to his girlfriend at her graduation ceremony in Melbourne, Australia, in a viral video. Ford’s tirade began with a video of the man walking up…

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EV Owners Allegedly Put Up Bizarre Flyer Calling Neighbors to ‘Ration’ Power Use…So They Can Charge CarsOpinion — Oct 14, 2022A group of concerned neighbors who reside in Brighton, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, proved once again why this world simply isn’t capable of handling the energy demands of the masses owning electric vehicles…

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'Break the Glass!': Good Samaritan and Florida Police Team Up to Rescue Woman Trapped in Submerged CarReporting — Jul 23, 2021Thanks to several good Samaritans and the fast response of two Melbourne Police Department officers, a woman is alive and stable after her car went off the road and into a river, leaving her submerged and unconscious…

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John Waters Joins Fiddler on Roof Australia TourEntertainment — Jul 21, 2026Australian screen and stage legend John Waters joins Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf, reuniting with Sigrid Thornton. The Australian tour opens in Sydney on July 31, with dates in Brisbane and Melbourne before a Perth season in January 2027.

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Shanahan jokes 49ers are 'in the future' before historic Rams matchup in Australia — Sep 7, 2026San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan used the Australia trip to joke about being “in the future” and dodging injury updates ahead of the Week 1 clash with the Rams, while underscoring the broader strategic edge of their preparation. The team is embracing the Melbourne international opener with time-zone acclimation, strong fan support, and a focus on making the most of the unique venue and schedule.

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Priya Raman Dodging injury updates is classic coach stuff, future joke or not. Curious how the Rams handle the travel too.

Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty After Leaving 10-Week-Old Puppy in Hot Car, 'Screaming in Pain'Reporting — Aug 14, 2021On Sunday, Brandon McLaren and Mecaila Johnson of Melbourne, Florida, decided to go to a nearby mall. Not a bad idea on a hot day — but the two left their 10-week-old puppy in their car. The car was not running. The…

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Shanahan Limited Ahead of Melbourne Opener — Jul 25, 2026San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will be limited in training camp after a July 14 car crash that left him with non-life-threatening injuries. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and team coordinators will assume head coaching duties while he recovers, with no timetable for full clearance.

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49ers thin injury-hit defensive line, replace Okuayinonu with Kareem — Sep 3, 2026San Francisco signed veteran defensive end Khalid Kareem and placed Sam Okuayinonu on injured reserve, adding depth to the edge rotation as the 49ers head to Melbourne to face the Rams. Okuayinonu is out for the season opener with a foot injury, leaving Nick Bosa and Keion White as the top edge pair with Kareem stepping in behind them.

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Priya Raman Rough break for Okuayinonu right before the opener. Bosa and White will have to carry a heavier load early on.