Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 5, 2026

5 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

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

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

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

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

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

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?

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

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

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

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

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

Mobile lung screening for Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

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

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans

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

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

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

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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