The Advertiser
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
The Advertiser has been published in Adelaide since 1858, originally named the The South Australian Advertiser.
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
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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