The Courier (Ballarat)
The Courier (Ballarat) has been published since 1867, reflecting the city, highlighting its issues and telling its stories, its tragedies and triumphs.
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The Courier (Ballarat) has been published since 1867, reflecting the city, highlighting its issues and telling its stories, its tragedies and triumphs.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
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Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
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