The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
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The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
False information from ancient times to the present.
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