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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The 23-metre ‘group of beings’ floating on Sydney’s waterfront

Brisbane Times

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July 1, 2026

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The 23-metre ‘group of beings’ floating on Sydney’s waterfront

It’s taken 14 years and the work of 100 specialists to create the five sculptural forms, which pay homage to the Indigenous women who fished in the area.

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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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Bringing a heritage-lover’s dream back to life

One Sydney family has taken on the challenge of restoring a grand inner west home. But this passion project isn’t for the fainthearted.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia

A Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride near an island in Australia saved two fellow city residents who went missing while scuba diving, in a dramatic rescue the agency said “shone light on the brilliance of humanity”. WWPKG Tours detailed the rescue on Sunday in a Facebook post and commended tour group leader Foxman Hui and his members who were on a trip in Tasmania. They were out at sea on a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart on Friday, when they came across two Hong...

Health & wellbeing | The Guardian

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· Jul 4, 2026

Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos

Group, whose constituencies have derelict or at-risk pools, are campaigning to make outdoor swimming available for allCooling, blue expanses of water have been a lifesaver for many lucky enough to live near a lido during the recent UK heatwave.Now, a group of 20 MPs, along with the Fabian Society, are calling for this relief to be made accessible for all by getting water companies to fund the reopening of the country’s lost lidos. Continue reading...

9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Celebrity seal causes havoc in Aussie town | 9 News Australia

A seaside community in Tasmania is once again under siege from a one-tonne visitor who has become Australia's biggest internet star. But while Neil the Seal knows how to draw a crowd, there are growing concerns about the impact of his celebrity status. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *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 Week

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· Jul 9, 2026

The best family-friendly water parks in the UK

The best family-friendly water parks in the UK

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Related coverage for "The 23-metre ‘group of beings’ floating on Sydney’s waterfront": Sydney Morning Herald — Karl’s unfinished castle gives him one big reason to flog podcast ads. Brisbane Times — Bringing a heritage-lover’s dream back to life. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia. Health & wellbeing | The Guardian — Labour MPs call on water firms to save Britain’s lost lidos. 9 News Australia — Celebrity seal causes havoc in Aussie town | 9 News Australia. The Week — The best family-friendly water parks in the UK