Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1928, Greville Janner, Baron Janner of Braunstone, Welsh-English lawyer and politician (died 2015) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1994, Anthony Milford, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2006, John Spencer, English snooker player and sportscaster (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Perth traffic: Serious crash in Welshpool during Friday morning rush hour, expect delays
Drivers have been urged to proceed with caution through the area and seek alternate routes.
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This article was published by The West Australian, a source frequently categorized with a lean right bias based in Australia. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. Our initial algorithmic scan of this specific piece did not flag high-confidence rhetorical techniques, suggesting a generally straightforward reporting style or neutral framing. By understanding the editorial perspective of The West Australian, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
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The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
Perth traffic: Crash blocks lane on Kwinana Freeway in Leeming during Friday peak hour
A crash on a major Perth freeway has blocked a lane, causing heavy congestion as motorists head home on Friday afternoon.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 28, 2026
WA news LIVE: Two injured, car destroyed, following police chase in Perth’s north-east; Commuters face delays as Transperth reports technical issues
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RTL Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Weather & Traffic: Saturday 4 July: sunny and dry
A bright, sunny Saturday lies in store.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 5, 2026
Busy Cork road shut after serious overnight crash with diversions in place
A serious collision has taken place on the N20 between Ballyhea and Lisballyhea in Co Cork on Saturday night, July 4, with the road fully blocked off and overnight diversions in place
9 News Australia
· Jul 3, 2026
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KTLA 5
· Jul 4, 2026
210 Freeway pursuit ends with deadly CHP shooting
Holiday traffic was at a standstill on the eastbound 210 Freeway Friday morning as authorities investigated two separate shootings, one that critically wounded a tow truck driver and another that left a suspect dead following a CHP pursuit into Covina. KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "Perth traffic: Serious crash in Welshpool during Friday morning rush hour, expect delays": The West Australian — Perth traffic: Crash blocks lane on Kwinana Freeway in Leeming during Friday peak hour. Brisbane Times — WA news LIVE: Two injured, car destroyed, following police chase in Perth’s north-east; Commuters face delays as Transperth reports technical issues. RTL Today — Weather & Traffic: Saturday 4 July: sunny and dry. Irish Mirror — Busy Cork road shut after serious overnight crash with diversions in place. 9 News Australia — Drivers will pay more to cross the harbour | 9 News Australia. KTLA 5 — 210 Freeway pursuit ends with deadly CHP shooting