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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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$2.4 Billion Commonwealth-Queensland Agreement to Deliver 51,000 New Homes

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

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

AI Defence Firm Arkeus Moves to Queensland in $25 Million Expansion Deal

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

Woman dies after being struck on Pacific Motorway

New Reef 2050 Strategy Unveiled to Protect Great Barrier Reef

Queensland Honours Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 2026

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

Queensland Unveils New Gambling Harm Plan Backed by $17 Million Funding

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Qld Clears Rape Kit DNA Backlog and Accelerates Major Crime Testing

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

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

$3 million tourism injection to strengthen Whitsundays as holiday hotspot

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

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

Darling Downs Crime Blitz Leads to 15 Arrests and 36 Charges

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

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

Queensland Elective Surgery Waitlist Falls to Lowest Level in Two Years

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

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

Police seize alleged drugs and cash during Hope Island arrest

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

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

Queensland Braces for Week of Showers, Gusty Winds and Warmer Nights

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

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Teen Dies After Fall From Brisbane Hotel During Police Operation

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

New biomedical funding puts Queensland at forefront of cancer treatment innovation

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

Queensland Apprenticeship Boom Signals Turnaround in State Skills Shortage

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

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

Federal Government Halts Inland Rail to Brisbane Amid $45 Billion Cost Blowout

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

Great Keppel Island Set for Major Upgrade Under State Tourism Fund

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

Queensland backs ambitious Brisbane River eco-tourism vision

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

$38 Million Ripley Police Hub Opens to Boost Safety in Ipswich Growth Corridor

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

Biosecurity expansion rolls out across 21 Queensland locations

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

Queensland Unveils Plan to Boost Fuel Security with New Storage Projects