Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1874, John McPhee, Australian journalist and politician, 27th Premier of Tasmania (died 1952) was born. In 1886, Poundmaker, Canadian tribal chief (born 1797) passed away. In 1900, Belinda Dann, Indigenous Australian who was one of the Stolen Generation, reunited with family aged 107 (died 2007) was born. In 1910, The Johnson-Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured. In 1928, Teofisto Guingona Jr., Filipino politician; 11th Vice President of the Philippines was born. In 1963, Sonia Pierre, Haitian-Dominican human rights activist (died 2011) was born. In 1983, Mattia Serafini, Italian footballer was born. In 1993, Bona Arsenault, Canadian historian, genealogist, and politician (born 1903) passed away. In 1994, Joey Marella, American wrestling referee (born 1964) passed away. In 2002, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., American general (born 1912) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Nationals leader Matt Canavan rages at $6 Tim Tams, ignores One Nation

The West Australian

July 4, 2026

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Nationals leader Matt Canavan rages at $6 Tim Tams, ignores One Nation

Matt Canavan used a major speech to attack a 6 pack of Tim Tams – but stayed silent on the One Nation threat polls say conservatives cannot ignore.

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