A letter from Sir John Franklin to Captain John Washington from 1839 was recently acquired by the Library.

With the Opalgate Foundation’s support, we are creating a new lifelong learning space on our website.

Australians love dogs—big dogs, little dogs, fluffy couch potatoes and hardy working dogs.

This is one of the unexpected stories of Fred Ward aka Captain Thunderbolt, who was known as the ‘gentleman bushranger’.

Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories showcases how migrants, who have come from all parts of the globe, have helped to make Australia one of the most diverse nations in the world.

50 years on, we look back on this amazing year and reflects on what it was like to live in the seventies.

Margaret Lilardia Tucker MBE was a significant Aboriginal activist and one of the first Aboriginal women to publish for mainstream audiences.

Explore natural landmarks including lakes, caves, beaches and forests around Australia with the Library's collection.

The National Library of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of two Council members.

The National Library of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of two Council members.

National Library welcomes announcement of ongoing Trove funding

The National Library of Australia is asking Australians to donate campaign material from the 2025 federal election.