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Swimmer Bonnie Mealing with a German Shepherd dog, New South Wales, ca. 1930s.jpg

Fairfax corporation, Swimmer Bonnie Mealing with a German Shepherd dog, New South Wales, ca. 1930s, nla.obj-162211775

Katherine Kovacic on Australia's Dogs
02 Jun 2023

Katherine Kovacic, the author of NLA Publishing's new title Australia's Dogs, talks about the photography included.

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Dr Tets Kimura smiling and sitting at a table in the Special Collections Reading Room with material relating to Japanese fashion spread out in front of him

2023 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Tets Kimura

Japanese fashion: History, evolution, influences and meaning
27 Nov 2024

Hear from Dr Tets Kimura about his research, his time at the Library and what he’s doing next.

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An old magazine showing a vintage crochet pattern. Laying on top of the magazine is a blue crochet item in progress.

An image taken from NLA Publishing's new April title 'Vintage Crochet'.

It’s hip to be a granny square with our new NLA Publishing title
20 Feb 2024

In the past, people knew the magic of a handmade garment – the uniqueness, the custom fit, the time and care taken by the maker.

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Shelves with bundles of newspapers

The National Library of Australia’s offsite collections

Introducing ‘Treasured: The National Library of Australia Strategic Vision 2025–2033’
20 Jan 2025

Learn more about this document made to guide how the Library will make it possible for all Australians to connect with their rich national heritage. 

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John Carnemolla - Lord Howe Island Aerial The Most Southerly Coral

John Carnemolla, Lord Howe Island Aerial: The Most Southerly Coral Reef in the World

Introducing the World Heritage Sites of Australia (2nd edition)
16 Nov 2023

Hear from author Peter Valentine about some of Australia's most stunning sites.

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White poster with orange lines and simple illustrations of men and women in suits. Large orange text reads 'Diplomacy' and small black text encourages graduates to become diplomats.

Department of Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, 1984, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-133715662

Insights into Australian diplomatic history
17 Feb 2025

Join us in discovering a selection of items from the Library’s collection which speak to the fascinating history of Australian diplomacy.

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A handwritten diary entry in an old fashioned script.

George Thomson, Diary entry for Tuesday 26 May 1868, Diary of George Thomson, 1868-1869, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3308197449

Indigenous Australian cricket team touring England in the 1860s
12 Sep 2024

Australians have often gone to great lengths to see their favourite sporting teams, even back in the 1860s!

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Large wall of bookshelves with hundreds of colourful books
Indie publishing: your book in our collection
11 Jan 2024

If you are considering independently publishing your book, learn how to get your published book into the Library's collection.

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Two people bending over a desk and looking at a book.

National Library of Australia staff looking at an album of paintings of Indian native costume on mica.

Indian Diaspora in Australia Collecting Project
04 Mar 2024

The National Library of Australia is calling on Australians with Indian heritage to add their story and experiences to the national collection.

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Family of three sitting in the crowded stands of a sports stadium while various events take place on the track and field. The parents seem to be enjoying a warm beverage while looking at their baby who lies in a stroller.

Family having a picnic in the stands, with a baby in one basket, and picnic paraphernalia in the other, Olympic Games, Melbourne, 28 November 1956, nla.obj-148938429

How to watch sports: a lesson from the 1956 Olympics
25 Sep 2023

Browse photographs from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to learn the top tips for how to watch a sports game.

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The National Library of Australia building at dusk, lit up with colourful projections.
Home: Enlighten 2024 at the National Library
01 Mar 2024

Learn about our Enlighten 2024 illuminations and find your home at your National 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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