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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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A black-and-white group photo of participants from the Asian Lesbian and Gay Pride Group at the 1994 Mardi Gras. The group wears theatrical costumes with fans and headpieces, posing together with smiling faces, showcasing cultural pride and creative expression.

William Yang, Asian Lesbian and Gay Pride Group at Mardi Gras, 1993, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-146597233

William Yang: Documenting Mardi Gras

19 Dec 2023

Learn about one of Australia's great storytellers and his photography documenting Australia’s most fabulous parade.

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Two men, Wilfred Burchett and unidentified man sitting at a small table and talking over a meal

Wilfred Burchett in China, c.1960, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6449149

Wilfred Burchett: A firebrand of Australian journalism

21 May 2025

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

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Three objects lie across this image on a black background. A card box, three playing cards with fortunes written on them, and an instruction sheet.

Zinga Lee and M.P. (Marmion Percy) Adams, Zinga Lee fortune-telling by cards, by the original Zinga Lee, 1900, nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6891115

Where are the books?

03 Dec 2025

New Treasures Gallery exhibition answers some of our frequently asked questions.

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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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Illustrated flowers and insects details from the front cover of the book 'Flora: Australia's Most Curious Plants'.

Cover detail from Flora: Australia's Most Curious Plants

What’s On in September 2024 at the National Library

23 Aug 2024

Plant the seeds of creativity this month and watch your ideas grow.

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A portrait image of a person with short hair, wearing glasses and a dark blue striped blazer. They are standing in front of a bookshelf.

Professor Chris Wallace

What’s on in September 2023 at the National Library

30 Aug 2023

Spring into the National Library this September and see new ideas blossom when you attend our events!

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A woman with long brown hair, wearing a brown shirt and holding a guitar and smiling.

What’s On in October 2024 at the National Library

24 Sep 2024

Broaden your horizons with this month’s events. Learn about astrophysics (and Dungeons & Dragons!) with Karlie Noon, discover artists’ books in our collection, get great advice from Kasey Chambers and immerse your kids in nature journalling at our school holiday workshops.

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Cover detail from the front cover of the book 'Dog Beach' showing dogs playing on a beach

What’s on in November 2024 at the National Library

22 Oct 2024

Rare instruments, a creative love story and celebrating dogs – there really is something for everyone at the Library this month!

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Grey background with white text reading 'Fit to Print' and individual photos of photographers Mike Bowers, Rick Stevens and Lorie Graham

What’s On in May 2025 at the National Library

22 Apr 2025

Build your knowledge and immerse yourself with new ideas at the National Library in May.

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Two images side by side. The image on the left is the front cover of the book 'If Everyone Cared Enough', and the image on the right is a portrait of an elderly Aboriginal women in a green shawl.

'If Everyone Cared Enough' book cover and portrait of Margaret Tucker MBE

What’s On in May 2024 at the National Library

30 Apr 2024

As the days gets shorter, liven up your evenings with thought-provoking discussions at the National Library this May.

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Two images on a teal background. On the left a black and white photo of a lady sitting on a picnic rug with her German Shepherd. On the right is an image of the book cover for Australia's Dogs.

Images, left to right: Swimmer Bonnie Mealing with a German Shepherd Dog, 1930s, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-162211775; the front cover of the Australia's Dogs book.

What’s on in May 2023 at the National Library

26 Apr 2023

Expand your mind at the National Library this May!

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