Learn about two significant local history pamphlet collections that are now available to explore on Trove thanks to the generous support of donors to the 2023 Tax Time appeal.

Explore Australia's literary heritage with the Australian Literature Society Collection. Home to over 500 works, including novels, verse, and essays, it showcases iconic authors like Patrick White, Joseph Furphy, and Kylie Tennant. Founded in 1899, this collection highlights the society's crucial role in shaping Australia’s vibrant literary tradition.

Discover land and property history with our extensive map collection and enrich your family history research with unique geographical records.

Take a look at some of the postcards we hold from the first half of the twentieth century and the messages they were sent with.

Thomas Higgs with Colin Hall and illustrated by Wally Wilfred

Books, booklets, pamphlets, leaflets and hundreds of photographs and postcards mainly relating to New South Wales country towns.

Sita Sargeant launched her debut book, 'She Shapes History: Guided Walks and Stories About Great Australian Women'.

Oral history recordings by Ros Bowden for the Women of the land and Comic artists and illustrators projects.

Discover early family histories of the Canberra region while learning about how you too can explore your town and put your family history puzzle back together.

Photographs by Jeff Carter of Australian life dating from the 1950s onwards, plus oral history recordings with about 40 individuals living in rural towns or properties.

A large collection of glass negatives, papers and photographs dating mostly from 1904 to 1940 depicting many aspects of Australian life and architecture.

Learn about the Adelaide Repertory Theatre, recipient of a 2025 Community Heritage Grant.