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August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

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

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

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

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

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation

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

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

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

Yet another CFMEU royal commission won't solve much until we learn from the past

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

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

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - August 4

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans

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

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

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?

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

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

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Sons of Virginia Giuffre seek control of her estate