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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.
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Stories and reflections from the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Your guide to how often voters go to the polls.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
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