The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1879, serving Sydney and the state of New South Wales.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Browse all cartoonists featured in Behind the Lines.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
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