Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1653, Sarah Good, American woman accused of witchcraft (died 1692) was born. In 1833, Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1905, Betty Allan, Australian statistician and biometrician (died 1952) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 2005, Frances Langford, American actress and singer (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Noongar woman files application to Federal Government to stop Matilda Bay ferry terminal
A push to stop construction of a ferry terminal in Matilda Bay has been lodged with the Federal Government, arguing the river transport node would ‘desecrate’ sacred Indigenous sites.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Malay Mail
· Jun 21, 2026
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 6, 2026
Ferries between Taiwan and outer islands to be suspended due to typhoon
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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The West Australian
· Jul 3, 2026
Chinese Perth control: Beijing urges Australia to block establishment of an unofficial Taiwan consulate in WA
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Related coverage for "Noongar woman files application to Federal Government to stop Matilda Bay ferry terminal": BERNAMA — General : Federal Govt Confident Sarawak Has Capability To Handle Bintulu Port - PM Anwar . Malay Mail — Bintulu Port shift marks win-win under MA63 framework, says federal minister. Focus Taiwan — Ferries between Taiwan and outer islands to be suspended due to typhoon. The New Zealand Herald — High-polling Pauline Hanson calls for new limits on New Zealand migration to Australia. Mindanao Times — DOST-PTRI urges compliance with PTF Law for government uniforms, citing ₱17.8-billion opportunity for local textile industry. The West Australian — Chinese Perth control: Beijing urges Australia to block establishment of an unofficial Taiwan consulate in WA