Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1897, Bull Connor, American police officer (died 1973) was born. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1924, Charlie Tully, Northern Irish footballer and manager (died 1971) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 2007, Glenda Adams, Australian author and academic (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

South Perth council turmoil continues as fourth councillor quits, city announces two new councillors

The West Australian

The West Australian

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July 3, 2026

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South Perth council turmoil continues as fourth councillor quits, city announces two new councillors

EXCLUSIVE: South Perth has lost another councillor, after a Mill Point ward elected member immediately walked off the job after fewer than eight months, adding to political turmoil plaguing the city.

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Brisbane Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth

The win catapulted Fremantle (14-1) two wins clear of second-placed Sydney and three and a half wins clear of third-placed Hawthorn, with a top-two finish well and truly theirs for the taking.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

One Nation surges past Labor and Coalition in Victoria poll

One Nation has overtaken both Labor and the Coalition in Victoria for the first time, as Premier Jacinta Allan's approval rating falls to a record low. The latest RedBridge polling shows Labor and the Coalition tied on a primary vote of 26 per cent each, while One Nation leads with 27 per cent. The survey of more than 5,000 Victorians was conducted after Jacinta Allan narrowly survived a leadership challenge. The poll also shows Ms Allan's net favourability has dropped to minus 42 per cent, making her one of the least popular state leaders in Australian history.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Aussie city deemed one of the world’s most liveable | 9 News Australia

After slipping down the rankings after COVID, Melbourne is climbing back up The Economist's Liveability Index, the city crowned third best in the world. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

The West Australian

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· Jul 3, 2026

The magic numbers of wins Fremantle Dockers need to secure top two finish, according to Champion Data

Fremantle could lose half of their remaining games and still finish in the top two following an unprecedented purple patch in the first half of the 2026 season, according to numbers obtained by The West.

The Age

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· Jun 21, 2026

Saints hit hard by injury in loss to Bulldogs, as North dream of finals after scrappy victory

The Western Bulldogs prevailed over St Kilda, who have suffered two big injury blows, while North Melbourne’s 25-point win over Richmond puts them into the 10.

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Related coverage for "South Perth council turmoil continues as fourth councillor quits, city announces two new councillors": Brisbane Times — Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth. Sky News Australia — One Nation surges past Labor and Coalition in Victoria poll. 9 News Australia — The Aussie city deemed one of the world’s most liveable | 9 News Australia. The West Australian — The magic numbers of wins Fremantle Dockers need to secure top two finish, according to Champion Data . The Age — Saints hit hard by injury in loss to Bulldogs, as North dream of finals after scrappy victory