The Advertiser
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Your guide to the voting method we use in Australia.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
How protests marches can influence a nation.
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