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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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New High-Tech Cameras To Target Speeding And Phone Use Across Victoria

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

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

Victoria to phase out diesel freight vehicles by 2040

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

Free Meningococcal B Vaccine for Victorian Year 10 Students from 2027

800 new build-to-rent homes approved across inner Melbourne

$535m Monash Medical Centre Project Construction Commences

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

State Funeral Announced For Former Victorian Minister Robert Knowles AO

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

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Victoria Approves Major New Gas Project to Boost Local Supply

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

10 Million Litres Of Diesel Secured For Victorian Farmers

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Fed Square To Host Socceroos World Cup Screenings

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

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

Sentencing Laws Set For Major Overhaul In Victoria

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

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

Crackdown On Rail Graffiti Backed By New CCTV Funding

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

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

Massive Ballarat Base Hospital Upgrade Moves Closer To Completion

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

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

Police Probe Random Stabbing In Carlton Gardens

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

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

A different kind of 'footy' at the MCG

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Australia Swelters in Record Heat Wave Near 50 C

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

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

Geelong Coach Blasts SCG Turf

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Australian Lawyer Apologizes for AI-Generated Errors

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Victorian Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Decade High

Sporting Blockbusters Drive Record Tourism

2 Arrested in Melbourne with 3D Printed Guns

Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Meteor Triggers Sonic Boom Across Central Victoria

Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority

Jeremy Howe Hospitalised After Heavy Collision