Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what's happening with Alan Jones' trial

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Yet another CFMEU royal commission won't solve much until we learn from the past

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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

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

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

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

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

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

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

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

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

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

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

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People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Mobile lung screening for Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

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

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

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

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

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

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

Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine

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

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?

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

Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws

Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority

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

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

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

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

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

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