The Mercury (Hobart)
The Mercury is a daily newspaper, published in Hobart, Tasmania. The weekend issues of the paper are called Mercury on Saturday and Sunday Tasmanian.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Mercury is a daily newspaper, published in Hobart, Tasmania. The weekend issues of the paper are called Mercury on Saturday and Sunday Tasmanian.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
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