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On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1814, Robert Richard Torrens, Irish-Australian politician, 3rd Premier of South Australia (died 1884) was born. In 1885, The United States terminates reciprocity and fishery agreement with Canada. In 1890, Canada and Bermuda are linked by telegraph cable. In 1908, SOS is adopted as the international distress signal. In 1917, World War I: Russia launches an offensive against Austria-Hungary to capture Galicia, its final offensive of the war. In 1932, Australia's national broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, was formed. In 1942, The Australian Federal Government becomes the sole collector of income tax in Australia as State Income Tax is abolished. In 1978, The Northern Territory in Australia is granted self-government. In 1989, Daniel Ricciardo, Australian race car driver was born. In 1990, German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Website error plagues West Aussies trying to claim their $100 fuel incentive

The West Australian

July 1, 2026

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Website error plagues West Aussies trying to claim their $100 fuel incentive

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for every West Australian trying to nab their 100 fuel support voucher on the first day the payment was made available.

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