Welcome to the charmingly funny and perfectly peculiar world of Aussie animal mums and dads, and their awesome kids.

With support from Library Patrons, we have digitised the collections of some of Australia’s most remarkable women leaders. 

Hear from Dr Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun, one of our 2024 Asia Study Grant recipients, about her research.

We've won! Our website took the top award in the Government category at the 2025 Australian Web Awards.

Attend one of our noteworthy events at the National Library in June.

The National Library is asking for donations to help digitise their Antarctica collections

In 2024, Judith Bartholomeusz dove into the manuscripts collection to explore the career of Caroline Chisholm, and how it was influenced by ideas of 'utopias'.

Explore Philippa Webb's vibrant artist’s travel diaries and learn about her artistic style.

With support from Principal Patron Jane Hemstritch AO, Wilfred Burchett’s papers have been made available on Trove.

Hear from Colin Thiele, Kylie Tennant, Gabrielle Wang, Doris Pilkington, Norman Lindsay and Christina Stead as they share their thoughts, memories and creative journeys.

Help us map our nation’s journey in Antarctica by donating to our 2025 Appeal.

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.