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Sydney's new international airport opens to passengers1 source — Oct 25, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Good to see this kind of project finished on time, it ought to help attract more tourists and business to the city.

Days of Our Lives Preview Teases Memorial ReturnsEntertainment — Nov 2, 2026Johnny and Sydney investigate a DiMera family mystery as Steve presses Cat about her feelings for EJ, while Philip hides a return to gambling from Gabi. Dominic later crashes Lexie’s memorial and reveals a surprising family connection to EJ, setting off more DiMera conflict.

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Dana Whitfield This meme just shows how tired people are of the same old political faces on both sides.

Sydney Affolter Named Iowa Women’s Basketball Special Assistant — Oct 15, 2026Iowa women’s basketball promoted former Hawkeye Sydney Affolter to special assistant to the head coach after she served as a graduate assistant in 2025-26. A four-year player who helped Iowa reach consecutive national championship games, she averaged career highs of 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds as a senior.

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Olympic Champion Jepchirchir Provisionally Suspended Over EPO — Oct 23, 2026Olympic and world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended after an out-of-competition sample collected in Kenya before her Sydney Marathon win tested positive for EPO. The case is under investigation; the suspension is not a final ruling.

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Priya Raman They need to finish the investigation quickly instead of leaving her record in limbo like this.

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.

Urban Green Spaces Face Growth PressuresLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026As communities plan for housing and population growth, projects and policies are seeking to preserve or create green spaces, from a garden-centered boutique apartment development in Sydney’s Cammeray to Eden Prairie’s effort to retain its parks, lakes and wetlands. Urban green spaces also serve broader community needs: Lower Manhattan’s Battery Urban Farm supports student learning and well-being, while Portland residents have fought to protect mature trees.

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Wine Dinners, Tastings Planned Across RegionsLifestyle — Oct 19, 2026Upcoming wine events range from multi-course dinners spotlighting Caymus and Martin’s Lane wines to a Napa dinner celebrating women-led wineries, a Fairtrade tasting in Lichfield and a Sydney showcase of historic Hunter Valley vineyards. The events pair tastings with food and opportunities to meet winemakers and learn about the wines and vineyards.

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Airtripmaker Expands Business-Class Booking to Five DestinationsTravel — Oct 15, 2026Airtripmaker says it has expanded its U.S.-focused business- and first-class flight booking resources beyond India-bound routes to cover major destinations worldwide, including London, Tokyo and Sydney. Separately, Cleartrip expects continued growth in 2027 as it expands beyond air bookings into hotels, packages and other travel services.

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Caulfield Cup Marks 150th Run Amid Everest Rivalry — Oct 15, 2026Australia’s spring racing spotlight is split between the 150th Caulfield Cup in Melbourne and the 10th, $20 million Everest in Sydney, highlighting the growing rivalry between the traditional staying race and the newer, high-stakes sprint. The milestone weekend also features expanded global coverage of both meetings, while racing fans turned out for the Caulfield Cup’s anniversary celebrations.

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Johannesburg reopens 30 pools as Baltimore and Sydney advance new sitesLifestyle — Oct 14, 2026Johannesburg has reopened 20 public pools and added 10 more to its schedule after maintenance, staffing and chemical shortages delayed the work, with dozens of facilities still under repair. In Baltimore County, two former YMCA pools in Dundalk and Randallstown are reopening under county management as a pilot, offering affordable memberships and community-requested programming.

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Police Search for Missing Children Across Three AreasWorld — Oct 17, 2026Police are seeking three missing boys: 13-year-old Jabri Kemp Jr. in Savannah, Georgia; child Orlando Jaikarran in West Coast Berbice, Guyana; and 16-year-old Kynan Benson in Sydney’s northwest, Australia. Searches and inquiries are ongoing, and authorities are asking the public for information; police in Guyana say three people are in custody as they investigate Orlando’s disappearance.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Six Rookies Named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team — Oct 14, 2026Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson were named to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team after standout debut seasons. Rice averaged 13.4 points despite missing time with an ankle injury, while Johnson averaged 14.9 points and set multiple Storm rookie records; Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier also made the team.

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Sam Okafor Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles rounding out the group points to a deep rookie class across the league.

‘Did You Learn Nothing?’: JD Vance Mocks Democrats For Raging Over Sydney Sweeney For Doing Jeans Ad — Aug 1, 2025Vice President J.D. Vance mocked Democrats on Friday over their meltdown about actress Sydney Sweeney being part of a jeans advertisement for American Eagle. The ad’s tagline,” Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” sparked…

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Goodman scraps A$1.2bn Sydney data centre amid backlash — Sep 28, 2026A$1.2bn data centre planned 20 metres from Sydney homes scrapped: Goodman withdraws Project Mars after 374 submissions, only nine in support.

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Nicole Hardy The energy and water demands were always going to be a problem. Glad they're looking elsewhere instead of forcing it through.

Sydney Airport Cancellations, Delays Mount Amid Controller Shortage — Sep 11, 2026Airservices Australia says staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are driving ongoing cancellations and delays at Sydney and across Australia, with 2,536 flights canceled in the year to August 31, 2026, including 103 at Sydney. The agency is recruiting and seeking retirees to fill rosters of 41 operational positions from 49, but unplanned absences routinely leave a margin of about one in five, contributing to disruptions and prompting safety reviews after near-misses at Sydney.

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Chris Dalton The shortage of controllers is hitting travelers hard, but near-misses show safety must come first over filling rosters quickly.

How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Body recovered from water in Rose Bay Sydney — Jul 23, 2026Police in Sydney's Rose Bay found a man's body near Vickery Avenue around 5pm on Thursday. The body has been removed, is not yet identified, and an investigation has been launched with a coroner's report expected.

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Sydney Sweeney Pushes Back on ‘MAGA Barbie’ Label — Jan 30, 2026Sydney Sweeney says she has no interest in being pulled into political debates — and she’s making it clear that the nickname “MAGA Barbie” is not one she embraces. According to Page Six , the 28-year-old actress…

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Sydney Sweeney Pushes Back as Denim Debate Boils Over — Dec 6, 2025Sydney Sweeney is starting the new year by confronting a controversy that refused to fade, breaking her usual silence to address the uproar surrounding her American Eagle campaign. According to Fox News , for months…

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Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney, Disses Taylor Swift — Aug 4, 2025President Donald Trump heaped praise on actress Sydney Sweeney Monday in a post where he criticized his foe — pop star Taylor Swift. Sweeney’s jeans commercial — where there’s a play on “genes” versus “jeans” — has…

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Swift Justice: Taylor Swift’s Dad Won’t Face Charges in Sydney Tussle Reporting — Mar 27, 2024Scott Swift will not face charges after an altercation in Sydney, Australia, where his daughter was touring. Scott Swift allegedly punched a photographer who was attempting to get a photo of his daughter, famed singer…

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Hollywood Sign Stunt Puts Sydney Sweeney in Spotlight Again — Jan 27, 2026Long after tourists had cleared the hills above Los Angeles, an unexpected figure reportedly appeared near one of the city’s most famous landmarks. According to Fox News , a video obtained by TMZ shows actress Sydney…

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Jelly Roll Says He Was Treated ‘Like a Criminal’ at Louis Vuitton in Sydney — Nov 5, 2025Country star Jelly Roll says he was profiled while shopping at a Louis Vuitton store in Sydney. According to Fox News , the country hitmaker said employees were acting as if he was about to “rob” the place. “Hey man…

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100 Endangered White’s Seahorses Released in Sydney Tidal Pool to Save the SpeciesReporting — Dec 29, 2023The endangered White’s seahorse population recently received some aid from the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Australia. According to ABC News Australia , 100 White’s seahorses were successfully bred in captivity and have…

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EndWokeness meme targets journalists over Sydney Sweeney coverage — Sep 16, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Elena Vasquez The meme highlights how some journalists fixate on an actress's looks instead of her work.