Herald Sun
The Herald Sun newspaper was established in 1990 with the merger of the afternoon daily, The Herald, and the morning daily, The Sun News-Pictorial.
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The Herald Sun newspaper was established in 1990 with the merger of the afternoon daily, The Herald, and the morning daily, The Sun News-Pictorial.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
Common terms explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
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