Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1877, Robert Henry Mathews, Australian linguist and missionary (died 1970) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack of response
The rorting of Victoria's Big Build is unique not only for the scale of its financial impact, but also for the demonstrable lack of government or regulatory pushback. The post Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack of response appeared first on Crikey.
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Hot Air
· Jul 9, 2026
Narrative Busting: Canada and Australia Have Much Higher Violent Crime Rates Than the US
Narrative Busting: Canada and Australia Have Much Higher Violent Crime Rates Than the US
9 News Australia
· Jul 3, 2026
Police bust a $21 million drug ring | 9 News Australia
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Firebombs, casual labour and encrypted apps: The terrifying efficiency of Big Crime
As Big Crime is Big Business, Naked City is releasing the Australian Organised Crime end of financial year report. And business is booming.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 22, 2026
Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?
Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?
Haaretz
· Jun 26, 2026
'December 14 was our October 7': How the Bondi massacre destroyed the Australian safe haven for Jews
'December 14 was our October 7': How the Bondi massacre destroyed the Australian safe haven for Jews
Sky News Australia
· Jul 1, 2026
Tony Burke savaged after 12 asylum seekers spotted at Queensland pub
Shadow Defence Industry Minister Phillip Thompson blames Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke for a major border security failure after detained Chinese asylum seekers were seen at a Far North Queensland pub. “It just simply shouldn’t be possible,” Mr Thompson told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “It’s clear that Tony Burke has taken his eye off Operation Sovereign Borders and the security of our borders and our sea and our nation. “When they cut 20 per cent out of our sovereign borders… it was a green light to people smugglers; we’ve seen people smugglers try and get to Australia, and now we’ve seen them at a pub. “I think it’s an absolute failure.”
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia seizes cocaine worth $572 million
Australian police seized nearly 6,000 pounds of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers at a property near Sydney, authorities said, in what they described as the country's largest-ever cocaine bust. #cocaine #police #australia #drugbust #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/police-seize-572-million-cocaine-australias-biggest-haul-2026-06-22/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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Related coverage for "Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack of response": Hot Air — Narrative Busting: Canada and Australia Have Much Higher Violent Crime Rates Than the US. 9 News Australia — Police bust a $21 million drug ring | 9 News Australia. Brisbane Times — Firebombs, casual labour and encrypted apps: The terrifying efficiency of Big Crime. The New Zealand Herald — Serious youth crime increases - why is Hawke’s Bay bucking the national trend?. Haaretz — 'December 14 was our October 7': How the Bondi massacre destroyed the Australian safe haven for Jews. Sky News Australia — Tony Burke savaged after 12 asylum seekers spotted at Queensland pub. Reuters — Australia seizes cocaine worth $572 million