Daily News
Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
Originally titled the Labor Daily, from 1 December 1938 it became the Daily News which lasted until 1940.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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