The Australian
The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
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The Australian, with its Saturday edition, The Weekend Australian, is a broadsheet newspaper published since 1964.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
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.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
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