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Two newspaper front covers in a display case. The headline on both reads, 'Vietnam waifs fly in'.
Elaine Moir: ‘The waif smuggler’ during the Vietnam War
27 Oct 2025

Exploring 1975: The Vietnam War and Operation Babylift

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Man, Professor Robin Gerster, smiling and sitting at a table in the Special Collections Reading Room with manuscipt material in front of him

2024 National Library of Australia Fellow Professor Robin Gerster

Working with HS Williams
23 Oct 2025

Learn about National Library Fellow Professor Robin Gerster's research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

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A black and white image of cyclists racing on a street lined by spectators

Australian Cyclists riding through a village, the street lined by spectators, during the Tour de France bicycle race, 1928, nla.obj-150936915 
 

What's On in November 2025 at the National Library
21 Oct 2025

Music, theatre, cycling, photography and much more happening at the Library this November.

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Black text reading 'Library Council' on a blue background
Tanya Hosch appointed to the National Library of Australia Council
10 Oct 2025

The National Library of Australia is delighted to welcome Tanya Hosch to its Council.

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Seven librarians of the National Library sitting or standing around a table talking, smiling and looking at laptops
Researching your family history remotely: Discovering the Library’s eResources
08 Oct 2025

Online genealogy resources make it easier than ever to dive into your family history from the comfort of home. 

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Book cover featuring an abstract work by artist J.W. Power
Study of avant-garde artist J.W. Power to be released by NLA Publishing
02 Oct 2025

The remarkable and little-known story of Australia's most accomplished artist of the interwar European avant-garde.

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg standing next to plant samples in a lab

Louise Whelan, Portrait of Katherine Bennell-Pegg for the Women in the space industry pictures collecting project, Adelaide, South Australia, 2024, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3445292386

Women in the Space Industry collection launched online
01 Oct 2025

Explore oral histories and portraits of trailblazing Australian women working in the space industry.

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Book cover with the title 'This is Us' in large white text, the subtitle 'Essential Australian Poems for Young People' is red text and illustrations of Australian children on an orange background
This is Us: an essential addition to every young person's bookshelf
01 Oct 2025

New poetry collection from NLA Publishing is an essential addition to every young person’s bookshelf.

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Film poster for Brazen Hussies featuring a woman, yellow background and women's protestors, with pink and purple protest graphics

Brazen Hussies documentary film poster, and cover image, Unfinished Revolution by Virginia Haussegger, 2025 (detail)

What's On in October 2025 at the National Library
23 Sep 2025

Film screening, writers festival, school holidays and more this October at the Library.

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Group of Papua New Guineans in traditional dress, including feathered headpieces, at the Independence Day Celebration.

Terence and Margaret Spencer, Independence Day Celebration, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1975, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-145645567

Papua New Guinea: 50 years of Independence
16 Sep 2025

Explore parliamentary debates relating to the Independence of Papua New Guinea.

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Part of the cover of children's book 'The Legend of Jessie Hickman' featuring a woman sitting on a horse, which is standing on its back legs, holding her hat up
The Legend of Jessie Hickman: Australia's 'Lady Bushranger'
02 Sep 2025

The story of Australia's 'Lady Bushranger' is bought to life in a new picture book from NLA Publishing.

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A stack of books showing the spines of selected titles shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

A selection of titles shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

What’s On in September 2025 at the National Library
26 Aug 2025

September is a month for reflection and learning at the Library.

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