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.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
How the head of the government can lose their position.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
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