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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Treasurer responds after budget attack by ex-RBA head
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Former Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe has described Labor's latest federal budget as a redistribution agenda.
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The News Letter
· Jul 1, 2026
Editorial: Stormont has been given another funding reward by the government for its atrocious financial stewardship
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 11, 2026
Nkoko Nkitinkiti and the shortest agricultural value chain…
It is one thing to eat government investment. It is another thing to send documentary evidence to the Minister, perhaps with the confidence of a beneficiary submitting a progress report.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Gauteng Municipal Audit Outcomes Reveal Sharp Financial Decline as MEC Unveils Strict Oversight
GERMISTON, Gauteng – The latest Gauteng municipal audit outcomes have exposed a severe regression in local government financial management, prompting Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga to announce a rigorous new oversight framework. Delivering his response to the Auditor-General’s consolidated report, Dunga painted a stark picture of the province’s financial health, warning that without immediate intervention, the []
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
$1trn economy: FG targets stronger development finance, private capital
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has called for stronger development finance and greater private capital mobilisation to support its 1 trillion economy ambition, stressing that public funds alone cannot finance the country’s plan. Speaking at the Bank of Industry (BoI) Development Partners’ Roundtable and presentation of the 2025 Annual Development Impact Report (ADIR) in Abuja, [] The post 1trn economy: FG targets stronger development finance, private capital appeared first on Vanguard News.
Independent Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Treasury's funding freeze sparks calls for accountability from SAFTU and SALGA
Treasury's funding freeze sparks calls for accountability from SAFTU and SALGA
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