Books Explaining the News for Kids

Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
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Andrew Weldon has transformed beloved children’s classics into grim reminders of the global challenges that marked the year.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
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The vote tallying process in Australian federal elections explained.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
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