The Sydney Morning Herald
Founded in 1831 as the Sydney Herald, the Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia and one of the most widely-read in the country.
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Founded in 1831 as the Sydney Herald, the Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia and one of the most widely-read in the country.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
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