Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1902, Vic Armbruster, Australian rugby league footballer (died 1984) was born. In 1942, Billy Smith, Australian rugby league footballer and coach was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1977, Steve Howey, American actor was born. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Media Insider: Calling it - meet New Zealand’s heir apparent TV rugby commentator, Sky’s Jeff McTainsh

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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Media Insider: Calling it – meet New Zealand’s heir apparent TV rugby commentator, Sky’s Jeff McTainsh
Media Insider: Calling it – meet New Zealand’s heir apparent TV rugby commentator, Sky’s Jeff McTainsh
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· Jul 6, 2026
Albanese urged to 'man up' and apologise after shag Kylie Minogue comment
Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan believes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should face Australians directly and apologise over his comments about Kylie Minogue. “What I want to see from the Prime Minister is for him to man up and make that apology in front of a camera, looking the Australian people in the eye,” Mr Tehan told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “This idea that he just issues a statement and that’s the end of it is a nonsense. “He deserves to be hounded on it.”
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· Jun 24, 2026
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Related coverage for "Media Insider: Calling it - meet New Zealand’s heir apparent TV rugby commentator, Sky’s Jeff McTainsh ": The New Zealand Herald — Media Insider: Calling it – meet New Zealand’s heir apparent TV rugby commentator, Sky’s Jeff McTainsh . Sky News Australia — Albanese urged to 'man up' and apologise after shag Kylie Minogue comment. Metro — ‘He’s hilarious!’ EastEnders fans love ‘breath of fresh air’ actor as he shares set secrets. Awful Announcing — Mike Macdonald says Tom Brady wasn’t Seahawks’ mystery ‘conflict of interest’ helper. Bloomberg — CEO Behind Knicks Flyfish Club Afterparty on What’s Next. Brisbane Times — NRL LIVE updates: To’o with point to prove as Panthers face Rabbitohs

