Today in History – Major Events on This Day

3 August 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

The Liberal Party's long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Were the new‑look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban

From flushing our toilets to building new schools, why filling in your census matters

Can Australia's newest bank give the 'big four' some real competition?

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

Australia's fuel discount is ending. What does this mean for petrol prices?

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Families are struggling to pay school fees - why are they choosing private schools?

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

Mobile lung screening for Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

A 150-year-overdue book resurfaces in an Australian library

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long to‑do list.

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

Starting a business with AI? There are legal risks you can't afford to ignore

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'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority

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The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?

Victorian premier could lose her job just 4 months before state election

Labor's 'managed democracy' as blanket thrown over Israel‑Gaza dissent

Pauline Hanson's past few weeks have shown how media scrutiny can backfire

One Nation is worried about PBS drugs sold on the black market

A forced-labor crackdown? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

As China bans new cars with unsafe doors, Australia risks becoming a 'dumping' ground

Labor's Andrew Charlton surfs the AI wave

New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor anger trading partners

Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars