IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers. Perth man critically injured after robot vacuum explodes — Jul 23, 2026In Brabham, Perth, Lachie Perrem, 25, suffered burns to about 75% of his body when a robot vacuum exploded after a leaking lithium-ion battery ignited while he cooked, destroying his home and prompting investigations into the device. His mother, Fiona Perrem, has shared new details of the incident and says he’s waking from an induced coma and making progress after multiple surgeries, with a GoFundMe raising over $40,000 to help with medical and living costs.
Unusual Homes for Sale Across UK, Ireland, Europe, USLifestyle — Jul 22, 2026Across five listings from Ireland, the UK, Norway and Australia, buyers are offered a mix of historic rural cottages with outbuildings and land, a clifftop coastal retreat with panoramic sea views, a private island property on a bird-nesting sanctuary, and a bold, angular luxury residence near Perth with high-end finishes. Prices span from €265,000 for the Laois cottage with two fields to £1.5 million for the Cornwall cliff-top cottage, €575,000 for the Wicklow cottage, and the Norwegian island home highlighted for its privacy and seclusion alongside the Perth-area Truro Residence, which previously sold for $9.75 million in 2022.
