The Herald (Melbourne)
The Herald was first published in Melbourne in 1861 before being merged with The Sun News Pictorial in 1990 to form the Herald-Sun.
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The Herald was first published in Melbourne in 1861 before being merged with The Sun News Pictorial in 1990 to form the Herald-Sun.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
False information from ancient times to the present.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
The start of the election process explained.
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