Today in History - What Happened on this Day

July 5, 2026

5 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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

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

Child dies after inflatable castle tossed into air in Montreal park

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

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

Bicheno Crowned Australia's Best Town for Travellers

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

Tasmania Powers Ahead on Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure

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

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

Short Stay Levy to Keep More Tourism Revenue in Tasmania

Tasmania Commits Nearly $600 Million To Housing And Homelessness Support

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

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

Vocational Learning Program Expands Across Tasmania Schools

Mandatory Notifications Bill clears House of Assembly

New Spirit Ferries Set to Drive Major Summer Tourism Boost

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

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

Father of Denmark's Australian-born Queen Mary, dies at 84

A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop

Australia's Parliament Passes Anti-Hate Speech and Gun Laws

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Comanche Leads LawConnect in Sydney to Hobart Race

Comanche and LawConnect Continue Close Duel

Defending champion LawConnect leads yachts out of Sydney harbor

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

Wild Thing, a Major Threat for Line honors in Sydney to Hobart Race

Mass shootings are rare in Australia. Here is a look at some previous attacks

Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia

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

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Australian Police Hunt Gunman who Killed 2 Officers

LawConnect Takes Early Lead in Sydney to Hobart

Greens a Problem for No-Confidence Vote

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

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

Tasmania in Hung Parliament Power Struggle

Jeremy Rockliff Reappointed as Tasmania's Premier

Tasmania Labor Moves Fresh No-Confidence Motion

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

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

Missing Light Plane Couple Identified

2 Men Charged Over Shootings in Southern Tasmania

Tasmanian Govt Secures Future of Nyrstar Hobart

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

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