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Multiple photographs, including portraits of Jim Sharman and portrait of Magenta from Rocky Horror Picture Show pasted onto a single page in a visual diary

Visual Diary 5 - Photo Portraits in Papers of Jim Sharman, c.1970s, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3652108145

“It’s Astounding”: The Legacy of Frank van Straten AM
02 Dec 2025

With a generous bequest from Frank van Straten AM, the Library has brought Jim Sharman’s visual diaries and an original Rocky Horror Picture Show script online for the 50th anniversary of the film’s release.

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Two men kneel before rows of candles on the ground

William Yang, The last candle, AIDS vigil [The Domain, Sydney], 1994, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-136864462

Hope is strength and I’m gonna fight
01 Dec 2025

Reflecting on the Australian response to AIDS Oral History Project.

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A woman flicks through a book at a bookshop display
What's On this summer at the National Library 2025-26
27 Nov 2025

Forget the heat this summer and escape to your National Library to discover something new.

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The Hon Christopher Pyne appointed to the National Library of Australia Council
26 Nov 2025

The National Library of Australia is pleased to welcome the Hon Christopher Pyne to its Council for a 3-year term.

Media release
Group of 10 young children sitting under a Christmas tree with presents

Gypsy Pennefeather, Children under Christmas tree, 1995, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-143121718

Have yourself a merry Library Christmas
25 Nov 2025

Get in the holiday spirit with recipes, crafts, music and more from the collection.

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Text in a retro font reading '1975 Living in the Seventies' on a bright orange background
1975: Living in the Seventies
14 Aug 2025 - 09 Mar 2026

Look back on life in the 70s including politics, feminism, pop culture, news of the day, and more.

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School holiday activity: Our Treasures, your treasures - 28 January, 10:30am
28 Jan 2026

This holidays, step into the magic of our refreshed Treasures Gallery and create your own keepsake box to store your personal treasures.

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School holiday activity: Our Treasures, your treasures - 28 January, 2:00pm
28 Jan 2026

This holidays, step into the magic of our refreshed Treasures Gallery and create your own keepsake box to store your personal treasures.

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Education/learning
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School holiday event
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A black and white portrait in profile of Charles Dickens, alongside a blue book cover featuring two illustrated cats

G.W. Wilson & Co, Portrait of Charles Dickens, c.1870, nla.obj-142385853; and book cover, Great Writers & The Cats Who Owned Them, by Susannah Fullerton

Author talk: Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them
05 Feb 2026

Susannah Fullerton discusses her newest book Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them.

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