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Mrs M. Robinson, Poems, volume 1, London: Printed by J. Bell, British-Library, Strand, 1791, Clifford Collection (Overseas Rare Books), RB CLI 2050, nla.cat-vn2476718

Great female writers of the eighteenth century: Trailblazers and radicals

29 Feb 2024

Dive into the works of great female writers held in the Library's rare books collection.

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People watch lion dances in Chinatown Plaza in Adelaide

Jiayuan Liang, Chung Yee Tong Lion Dance Team performing lion dances, Chinese New Year, Chinatown, Adelaide, 2022, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3125334254

Growing Chinese Australian representation in the collection

21 Feb 2024

Explore some of the recent additions to the collection representing the contribution of Australians with Chinese heritage.

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Microphone on a stand pointed towards a woman wearing red speaking and gesturing with her hands

Growing the Library’s oral history collection

23 Jul 2024

The Library congratulates long-time contributor to the Library’s oral history projects Barry York for completing his 500th interview.

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interior stacks oral history fellowship Alice Garner 2023

Have you heard about Mavis Robertson?

13 Mar 2024

NLA Fellow Dr Alice Garner recently dove into the oral history collection to explore the remarkable life and legacy of Mavis Robertson AM.

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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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Sepia-toned photo of oral historian Hazel de Berg smiling while interviewing Michael Terry

Hazel de Berg with her tape recorder, interviewing Michael Terry, 1964, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-140522717

Hazel de Berg oral history collection added to the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register

27 Mar 2025

The Library is proud to house this collection, which preserves the voices of 1,290 Australians.

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Simple model of three rectangular, connected buildings with columns and flat rooves.

Here is the news: National Library of Australia building 55th birthday

14 Aug 2023

Learn about the opening of the Library building in 1968 and how collection storage has changed over the years.

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Man with brown hair and a grey and brown beard sitting at a table with a large map spread over it

Historical trauma, hidden Christianity and world heritage

25 Mar 2024

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

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Fijian Drua vs ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific match, GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 26 February 2022

Claire Williams, Fijian Drua rugby union team warming up before the Fijian Drua vs ACT Brumbies Super Rugby Pacific match, GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 26 February 2022, nla.obj-3042304111

Hitting a home run: Study tips from 'The Nash’

12 Sep 2023

We’ve compiled a list of study tips with a sporting twist to help you kick some goals in the educational arena.

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