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.
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The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
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