The Sun-Herald
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The Sun-Herald is an Australian newspaper published on Sundays in Sydney. It is the Sunday counterpart of The Sydney Morning Herald.
The start of the election process explained.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
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