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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Coalition holds majority in latest Taxpayers' Union Poll
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
A new poll shows the coalition would narrowly be able to form a government if the election was held today.
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
One Nation ahead of Coalition in NSW polling
One Nation has surged past the Coalition to become the second most popular political party in New South Wales, according to recent polls. Polling conducted by DemosAU/PremierNational still shows Labor leading all parties in the state, despite dropping by 2 per cent to 32. One Nation has risen by 6 per cent to 27, taking it ahead of the Coalition, which dropped by 3 per cent to 20. Only 13 per cent of voters preferred The Greens.
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· Jun 29, 2026
‘We performed miracles’: Nationalist candidates defend campaign after internal report
Nationalist Party exponents with mixed reactions over report urging more inclusive, modern party and more grassroots engagement
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
1News-Verian poll: Labour coalition ahead in latest results, Opportunity close to 5%
1News-Verian poll: Labour coalition ahead in latest results, Opportunity close to 5%
AllAfrica
· Jun 22, 2026
Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament
[DW] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 8, 2026
LAU: Federal government’s footprint growing despite declining headcount
Since 2015, the federal public service headcount is still up 34.3.
politicalbetting.com
· Jun 26, 2026
Majorities
My view on this market is that a party winning an overall majority is underpriced, in 2024 Labour won a Brobdingnagian majority with just 33.7 of the vote. In this multi party political era I think it is possible for a party to win a majority at the next general with 25 of the vote thanks to the vagaries and flaws of the first past the vote system. My first instinct is to lay No Overall Majority, I can see... Read More Read More
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Related coverage for "Coalition holds majority in latest Taxpayers' Union Poll": Sky News Australia — One Nation ahead of Coalition in NSW polling. MaltaToday — ‘We performed miracles’: Nationalist candidates defend campaign after internal report . The New Zealand Herald — 1News-Verian poll: Labour coalition ahead in latest results, Opportunity close to 5% . AllAfrica — Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament. Toronto Sun — LAU: Federal government’s footprint growing despite declining headcount. politicalbetting.com — Majorities