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Why the 49ers vs Rams NFL game is being played in Australia

The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will be played at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Independent UK

No Donald, no problems as LA prepare to make a Ram raid

Los Angeles enter this NFL season as Super Bowl favourites, but they won't have one of their key players featuring in their opening game in Melbourne.

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49ers vs. Rams: Three Bold Predictions for Thursday Night’s NFC West Bout Down Under

Both squads traveled over 7,500 air miles to Melbourne, Australia, to open up the NFL’s 2026 International Series slate.

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In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought a Prahran home for $745,000 and added solar panels and a water tank; 18 years later, the Melbourne property sold for more than $3 million

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have finalized the sale of their Melbourne residence for over three million dollars, a transaction that notably surpassed the initial valuation and their original purchase price. The couple's investment in solar panels and a water tank undoubtedly played a role in enhancing the property's value.…

The Economic Times

San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans

The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG.

AAP

The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

On Friday morning in Melbourne, close to 100,000 people will cram into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the first National Football League (NFL) game ever to be played in Australia.

The Conversation

The first rule of Cookbook Club Naarm? Make friends

Tickets to the monthly Melbourne event sell like hot cakes. Then there’s the assigned homework – bringing a completed dish from the featured book

The Guardian - AU

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Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

The Guardian - AU

High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient

Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say

The Guardian - AU

More than a game: NFL hopes Melbourne visit will advance case for Olympic flag football

The NFL’s regular season debut in Australia will deliver a significant commercial return for the league and its clubs, but the visit is about more than money

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: LA's home-grown key to winning in Australia

Star cornerback Trent McDuffie will rely on an Australian teammate to help him overcome the short turnaround in the Los Angeles Rams' travel to Melbourne.

AAP

Australian ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson to get ‘taxpayer-funded’ Ozempic jabs in jail

The 51-year-old is serving life at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Melbourne for triple murder

The Independent UK

Melbourne Love Locks Removed: council cleared 20,000 padlocks; artists turned them into works

In Melbourne, the Southgate footbridge underwent a significant change as thousands of padlocks were taken down due to concerns about structural integrity. With around twenty thousand locks contributing to sagging railings, the city creatively transformed these locks into captivating artworks. Renamed the Evan Walker Bridge in July 2015, the site…

The Times of India

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

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United battling injury concerns ahead of NBL tip-off

Star guards Cole Anthony and Shea Ili are among several Melbourne United stars nursing injuries ahead of the NBL season opener against Adelaide.

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Inside the Rams’ Unique Plan to Make a 15,000-Mile Trip to Australia Feel As Normal As Possible

Scraping cleats before takeoff, shipping food months ahead and an unfamiliar airline are some of the logistical challenges before the trip.

The Guardian - AU

Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan

UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in Saitama

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Rams 'force' has Niners on edge in Melbourne

Aaron Donald's comeback with the Los Angeles Rams is keeping the San Francisco 49ers on their toes ahead of the NFL season opener in Melbourne.

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49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip

Initially put off by the prospect of flying around the world for an NFL season opener, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is now on board.

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Travers' stellar start catches eye of United teammates

Import Josh Oduro has given returning Australian Luke Travers his tick of approval following a statement showing at the pre-season Blitz tournament.

AAP

Re-United Travers stars as Melbourne blitz NBL rivals

Melbourne United have sent a warning shot to their NBL rivals by winning the Blitz tournament, despite missing two of their star signings.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s first fashion library’s rule for borrowers? No stylists allowed

Being able to touch and examine garments in person can be a vital source of inspiration for designers. Now a collection which does just that has relocated from Europe to Melbourne

AAP

Bellamy ready to fight for Munster's signature

Craig Bellamy says Cameron Munster has earned the right to leave Melbourne if he wants to, but the Storm coach is desperate to ensure that is not the case.

AAP

Everyone's frustrated: Stars' warning before NRL finals

The NRL's officiating is back in the spotlight ahead of the finals, with Harry Grant, Cameron McInnes and Craig Fitzgibbon all voicing their confusion.

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Storm stun Sharks to leave rivals finals-bound on a low

Melbourne have scored a brilliant try on the siren to claim a 24-20 win over Cronulla, ending a difficult season for the Storm.

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