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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

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US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

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NSW Unveils Tough New Laws to Combat Organised Crime Networks

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Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

NSW Introduces SMS Rego Alerts to Help Drivers Avoid Costly Fines

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

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

Sydney Metro probity investigation referred to police and integrity agencies

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Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

NSW Cracks Down on Animal Cruelty with Tough New Welfare Laws

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

Fuel price crackdown exposes Sydney's best and worst suburbs for transparency

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

Landlords Face Jail and Huge Fines Under Tough New NSW Vape Laws

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

Central Coast communities to benefit from $600,000 greening boost

NSW Moves to Fast-Track Key Renewable Energy Projects

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

Inquiry Launched into Surge of Aged Care Patients Stuck in NSW Hospitals

NSW grieves after fatal Marine Rescue incident at Ballina

Toll Cap Relief Grows as 58 Suburbs Surpass $1 Million in Claims

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

NSW Unveils Landmark Building Reforms to Fast-Track Housing

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

NSW Govt rejects Opposition push to weaken 'good character' sentencing reforms

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

Cliff-hanger derby caps Rugby League's return to Las Vegas