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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

Today in History – Major Events on This Day

3 August 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

$16.7 Million Boost to Put More WA Police on the Frontline

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

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

WA launches Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card to ease cost-of-living pressures

$4.6 million to expand AI platform helping reduce teacher workload

Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation

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

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

Record $9.1 Billion Health Boost to Expand WA Hospital Capacity and Service

Wheatbelt to Benefit from Major Cost-of-Living and Infrastructure Funding

WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Sons of Virginia Giuffre seek control of her estate

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

Australian police seize guns from sovereign citizens

Australia to overhaul telecommunications after Optus emergency call failure

WA Introduces 'Post and Boast' Laws

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

University of Western Australia Hit by Major Data Breach

WA Businesses Reeling After Wrongful Facebook Ban

British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Tourist Found Alive After 12 days in Outback

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

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

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

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

A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

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

Mobile lung screening for Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

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

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

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

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

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

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

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

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

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

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