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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. 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. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election

Whatever the results, November will reveal important insights into the trajectory of Australian party politics. The post Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election appeared first on Crikey.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Union campaign in Victoria wrong to avoid Hanson’s racism
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