The West Australian
The West Australian is the only locally edited daily newspaper published in Perth, Western Australia. It is the second-oldest continuously produced newspaper in Australia, having been published since 1833.
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The West Australian is the only locally edited daily newspaper published in Perth, Western Australia. It is the second-oldest continuously produced newspaper in Australia, having been published since 1833.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Hear audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines exhibitions.
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
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