Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1835, William Cobbett, English farmer and journalist (born 1763) passed away. In 1918, Alf Francis, West Prussia-born, English motor racing mechanic and race car constructor (died 1983) was born. In 1933, Colin Brumby, Australian composer and conductor (died 2018) was born. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Stephen Hopper, Australian botanist and academic was born. In 1955, Ed Fast, Canadian lawyer and politician was born. In 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. In 2013, Garde Gardom, Canadian lawyer and politician, 26th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Phil Austin, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Acting Melbourne Lord Mayor pans ‘bureaucratic and legal nightmare’ WFH laws
One state’s controversial work-from-home laws are a “bureaucratic and legal nightmare”, one critic claims.
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