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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Inside Tasmania's newest library, home to a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio

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

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

Child dies after inflatable castle tossed into air in Montreal park

Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers

Tasmania's Agriculture Sector Grows to $2.83 Billion Despite Tough Conditions

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Tasmania Powers Ahead on Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure

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

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Short Stay Levy to Keep More Tourism Revenue in Tasmania

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Tasmania Commits Nearly $600 Million To Housing And Homelessness Support

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

State's Food and Beverage Industry Showcased at Major Retail Expo

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

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

Vocational Learning Program Expands Across Tasmania Schools

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Mandatory Notifications Bill clears House of Assembly

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Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 9

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains crew

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

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

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

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

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

Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws

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