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The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
The start of the election process explained.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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