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Climber paints bird on Australian bridge tower

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July 7, 2026

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A man scaled the 460-foot tower of a cantilever bridge in the Australian city of Melbourne and painted a giant cartoon bird on it, disrupting morning commuter traffic. #australia #climbing #melbourne #bird

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Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graffiti artist accused of scaling Australian bridge tower and painting giant cartoon bird

Graffiti artist accused of scaling Australian bridge tower and painting giant cartoon bird

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Graffiti artist on major Melbourne bridge

A major Melbourne bridge has been targeted by the Pam the Bird graffiti artist.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Notorious 'Pam the Bird' graffiti vandal arrested after tense highrise stand-off | 9News Australia

Melbourne's notorious 'Pam the Bird' graffiti vandal has been arrested by police after a tense highrise stand-off on the Bolte Bridge. *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

The West Australian

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fremantle Dockers have never had a stronger grip on the AFL as latest premiership odds revealed

Fremantle are flying at the top of the ladder after a statement win over second-placed Sydney, with the markets revealing the Dockers have never been more fancied flag favourites.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

China Glass Bridge Develops Cracks After Teen Pokes Panel With Umbrella

A teenager allegedly cracked the top protective layer of a glass panel at China's Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area by repeatedly striking it with an umbrella. Staff evacuated visitors as a precaution, though officials said the lower structural layers remained intact and the platform was never unsafe. No injuries were reported, and a replacement panel has been ordered.

Global News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside the modern Canadian cottage aesthetic: The décor trends defining lake house style

Read on for costal finds from Simons, Article, Wayfair and more.

The Week

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· Jun 22, 2026

6 phenomenal homes with a roof deck

Featuring a Manhattan penthouse and brick loft in Sacramento

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Murray Bridge residents have their say on issues in regional Australia

Sky News Regional Correspondent Jaynie Seal has travelled to Murray Bridge in South Australia as part of her journey across regional Australia to showcase the views of Australians who live outside capital cities. Residents spoke on the opportunities in Murray Bridge as well as issues such as the development of infrastructure that continue to be a problem.

MaltaToday

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· Jun 26, 2026

WATCH | Scaffolding collapses onto Gżira street during demolition

A scaffolding structure whilst being dismantled collapsed, with no injuries reported

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jul 6, 2026

We’re Raising the Roof! Sexy Construction Worker Contest is Here

We’re Raising the Roof! Sexy Construction Worker Contest is Here

The Slovenia Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Afogreen Build Highlights Growing Adoption of Building Performance Modelling in Australia's Sustainability-Driven Construction Sector

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 June 2026 - As sustainability requirements and operational performance expectations evolve, building performance modelling is becoming increasingly important across Australia's construction sector. Afogreen Build, an Environmentally Sustainable ...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Vandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-off

A man scaled the 140-metre-high (460 foot) tower of a cantilever bridge in the Australian city of Melbourne on Tuesday and painted a giant cartoon bird on it, disrupting morning commuter traffic. The man demanded ‌a peanut butter sandwich be delivered by drone before he would come down, causing a stand-off with police and closing a lane on the Bolte Bridge. “A man has scaled the bridge and remains in a restricted area on the eastern tower. He is refusing to follow police direction ‌and come...

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

House martins take up residence on Strangford ferry for second year running

A pair of house of house martins have built their nest beneath a canopy on the vessel’s wheel house

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

Karl’s unfinished castle gives him one big reason to flog podcast ads

The outgoing Nine star has a half-finished home under way in a harbourside Sydney suburb, replete with the obligatory pool, basement car park, wine storage and spiral staircase.

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

Rooftop bars: not even once [Silly]

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 22, 2026

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Man scales Australian bridge tower, paints bird

A man scaled the 460-foot tower of a cantilever bridge in the Australian city of Melbourne and painted a giant cartoon bird on it, disrupting morning commuter traffic. #Australia #melbourne #graffiti #artist #cantileverbrige #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f2FgTR 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Variety

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Learning to Breathe Under Water’ Review: A Shark in the Roof Covers a Hole in the Heart in an Empathetic Crowdpleaser

A 25-foot fibreglass model of a shark — or its rear half, at least — adorning the roof of an otherwise ordinary terraced house in suburban Oxford, England, the Headington Shark is the kind of local curiosity that makes any casual passersby think, “There must be a story there.” And there is: It’s a work []

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

17 Flowy Tops That Hide Arm Jiggle Without Looking Oversized

When temperatures climb, layering with a cardigan isn’t always an option, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the arm coverage that makes you feel your best. The warm-weather tops you want to wear on rotation use airy fabrics, flutter sleeves and relaxed tailoring to softly skim the arms instead of clinging to them. []

National Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

Zac Efron building a ‘FutureCave’ made of eco-friendly materials

Australia property have six 'bedroom pods' that are connected by an outdoor walkway

UPI

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· Jul 10, 2026

11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France

11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France

Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jun 23, 2026

Watergate Flats spreading its wings with new mural

RESIDENTS and visitors are just batty about a striking new mural at Watergate Flats in Limerick City, celebrating four of Ireland’s most iconic summer visitors, the swift, swallow, sand martin, and house martin. Created by Draw Out’s artist in residence, Louise Keely, the mural highlights these remarkable birds, known for their aerial acrobatics and long-distance [] The post Watergate Flats spreading its wings with new mural appeared first on Limerick Post.

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Related coverage for "Climber paints bird on Australian bridge tower": Investing.com — Graffiti artist accused of scaling Australian bridge tower and painting giant cartoon bird. Brisbane Times — Graffiti artist on major Melbourne bridge. 9 News Australia — Notorious 'Pam the Bird' graffiti vandal arrested after tense highrise stand-off | 9News Australia. The West Australian — Fremantle Dockers have never had a stronger grip on the AFL as latest premiership odds revealed. Latestly.com — China Glass Bridge Develops Cracks After Teen Pokes Panel With Umbrella. Global News — Inside the modern Canadian cottage aesthetic: The décor trends defining lake house style. The Week — 6 phenomenal homes with a roof deck . Sky News Australia — Murray Bridge residents have their say on issues in regional Australia. MaltaToday — WATCH | Scaffolding collapses onto Gżira street during demolition . WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — We’re Raising the Roof! Sexy Construction Worker Contest is Here. The Slovenia Times — Afogreen Build Highlights Growing Adoption of Building Performance Modelling in Australia's Sustainability-Driven Construction Sector. South China Morning Post — Vandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-off. Irish News — House martins take up residence on Strangford ferry for second year running. Sydney Morning Herald — Karl’s unfinished castle gives him one big reason to flog podcast ads. Fark — Rooftop bars: not even once [Silly]. The Hindu BusinessLine — IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market. Reuters — Man scales Australian bridge tower, paints bird. Variety — ‘Learning to Breathe Under Water’ Review: A Shark in the Roof Covers a Hole in the Heart in an Empathetic Crowdpleaser. Us Weekly — 17 Flowy Tops That Hide Arm Jiggle Without Looking Oversized. National Post — Zac Efron building a ‘FutureCave’ made of eco-friendly materials. UPI — 11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France. Limerick Post Newspaper — Watergate Flats spreading its wings with new mural