Books Explaining the News for Kids

Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
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Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
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