Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as an opportunity for every Australian "to be a part of making history".
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On this referendum day, Saturday October 14, Australians were asked to decide if they approve of a proposed alteration to the Australian Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to the parliament and the executive government. In the end that decision was 'no'.
You can read more about the Voice here:
Newcastle Herald journalists and photographers recorded this significant moment in Australia's history live from around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. The blog included updates from across the region, photos, videos, the result and a wrap-up of the day:
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