Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1989, Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2010, James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Bowen admits Australians are paying too much for power
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen concedes energy bills remain too high but blames global pressures and a decade of Coalition policy. “Energy Bills are too high, that’s the result of a couple of things,” Mr Bowen told Sky News Australia. “That’s the result of an international energy crisis, particularly around Ukraine, that we had to deal with; it’s the result of ten years of denial and delay. “We have a plan to make that better, and the coalition has a plan to make it worse.”
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Best renewable country in the world’: Bowen doubles down on Australia's renewable future
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia can become an energy superpower through renewables. “Australia is the best renewable country in the world, and we want to use that to create energy abundance,” Mr Bowen told Sky News Australia. “Mr Canavan and Mr Tehan wander around saying the word abundance, but of course when they were in office four gigawatts of dispatchable energy left the grid and only one gigawatt came on. “The most unreliable part of our energy system is coal; Mr Canavan would have a lot more of it if he had a choice.”
The West Australian
· Jun 28, 2026
New CCIWA survey reveals West Aussies want more help from State Government with rising bills
West Australians want lower power and bills - as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite into the family budget.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
Compulsory KiwiSaver: Could mandatory saving close the wealth gap with Australia? – The Economy of Everything
Compulsory KiwiSaver: Could mandatory saving close the wealth gap with Australia? – The Economy of Everything
Brisbane Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Queensland budget lacks structural reform needed to ease debt
Queensland will need to pay an eye-watering sum each year just to cover the interest bill attached to spiralling debt.
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Related coverage for "Bowen admits Australians are paying too much for power": Sky News Australia — ‘Best renewable country in the world’: Bowen doubles down on Australia's renewable future. The West Australian — New CCIWA survey reveals West Aussies want more help from State Government with rising bills. The New Zealand Herald — Compulsory KiwiSaver: Could mandatory saving close the wealth gap with Australia? – The Economy of Everything. Brisbane Times — Queensland budget lacks structural reform needed to ease debt