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The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
False information from ancient times to the present.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
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