Townsville Bulletin
The Townsville Bulletin is a daily newspaper published in Townsville, Queensland, formerly known as the Townsville Daily Bulletin. It is the only daily paper that serves the northern Queensland region.
The Townsville Bulletin is a daily newspaper published in Townsville, Queensland, formerly known as the Townsville Daily Bulletin. It is the only daily paper that serves the northern Queensland region.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
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The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Is the dismissal of an elected government an event that could happen in countries other than Australia?
Everything you need to know about the 1975 double dissolution election.
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