Melbourne Observer
The Melbourne Observer is Victoria's popular family newspaper, available online weekly, and in print fortnightly.
The Melbourne Observer is Victoria's popular family newspaper, available online weekly, and in print fortnightly.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
Common terms explained.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
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