Herald Sun
The Herald Sun newspaper was established in 1990 with the merger of the afternoon daily, The Herald, and the morning daily, The Sun News-Pictorial.
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The Herald Sun newspaper was established in 1990 with the merger of the afternoon daily, The Herald, and the morning daily, The Sun News-Pictorial.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
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