Townsville Bulletin
The Townsville Bulletin is a daily newspaper published in Townsville, Queensland, formerly known as the Townsville Daily Bulletin. It is the only daily paper that serves the northern Queensland region.
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The Townsville Bulletin is a daily newspaper published in Townsville, Queensland, formerly known as the Townsville Daily Bulletin. It is the only daily paper that serves the northern Queensland region.
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Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
The start of the election process explained.
False information from ancient times to the present.
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