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.
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.
For the first time in Australian history, a governor-general dismissed a prime minister and government.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Common terms explained.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
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