Books Explaining the News for Kids

Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
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Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The start of the election process explained.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
False information from ancient times to the present.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
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