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National Library of Australia launches modernised Catalogue

31 Jul 2023

The National Library of Australia has launched its modernised Catalogue making it easier for patrons to search the Library’s collections.

Media release

A silver and wooden plaque, glass trophy and framed certificate for the 2024 CBCA Laurie Copping Award given to the National Library

National Library awarded the CBCA Laurie Copping Award

16 Aug 2024

We are honoured to have received the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Laurie Copping Award for Distinguished Services to Children's Literature in the ACT.

News

A row of empty theatre seats with 'reserved' signs

National Library of Australia's heritage Theatre

National Library announces 2026 events program

19 Jan 2026

In 2026 the National Library of Australia presents a rich and varied program of new talks and ideas, along with our long-running flagship lectures. Read about what's coming up.

Media release

An illustration from 'Amazing Grace and the Sinking Ship' of four people riding a horse through waves away from a sinking ship.

Illustration from 'Amazing Grace and the Sinking Ship', a story from 'Courageous Kids'

Multi-award-winning Heritage Heroes series to be released in new hardback bind-up edition

30 Oct 2023

Courageous Kids and Their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie

Media release

Family history desk common questions blog

Most common family history questions we get asked at the Library: Part 2

25 Aug 2023

In our second blog, find out how to find information on births, deaths, addresses and property records.

Blog

National Library Special Collections Research and support Team

Most common family history questions we get asked at the Library: Part 1

17 Aug 2023

In the first of two blogs, learn about birth certificates, First Nations family history, electoral rolls, and cemetery records.

Blog

More than a medal: An introduction to Grit & Gold

16 Jun 2023

Learn more about the story behind the National Library of Australia's new exhibition.

Blog

Front page of the Port Denison Times and Bowen Advocate

The Port Denison Times and Bowen Advocate, (Qld.), 13 December 1904, nla.gov.au/nla.news-page32436856

More than 90 Queensland newspapers added to Trove

23 Jan 2026

Queensland’s history is now easier to search online.

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Sketch of boy riding a horse through a forrest fire, with black ink and messy colouring

Meet the 'Courageous Kids'

06 Nov 2023

Get introduced to the seven stories in Courageous Kids and Their Amazing Adventures by Stephanie Owen Reeder and Liz Duthie.

Blog

A portion of a handwritten poem that reads 'Invocation. Come forth from thy oozy couhc, O Ornithorynchus dear, And great with a cordial claw The stranger that longs to hear.'

Mark Twain's ode to Australian wildlife

08 Feb 2024

The Library recently acquired an original draft of a poem by Mark Twain in the form of a letter.

News

A person stands in Claremont Museum tending to a dress on a mannequin. There is a piano-style instrument, signage and a window in the background.

Staff member at Claremont Museum. Image courtesy Claremont Museum.

Making history with Trove

30 Nov 2023

Making it possible for local community collections to be part of Trove

Media release

A man wearing old fashioned headphones is sitting at a table. He is writing on a notepad and is surrounded by lots of old fashioned communications equipment.

Mr Wallace, Wireless Operator on the Ship La Perouse, New South Wales, 1929, (detail), nla.gov.au/nla.obj-162148145, courtesy Fairfax Syndication.

Mail to moon landing: New NLA Publishing title explores the history of communications in Australia

24 Aug 2023

Communications have been vital at every stage of Australia’s history.

Media release

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