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A painting of five crane birds standing on a grassy surface with mountains in the background.

William T. Cooper, 'Cranes (Mixed Flock, Brolgas and Sarus)', 2012, courtesy of a private collection.

Let your imagination take flight with new NLA Publishing title

28 Sep 2023

Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

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An image of a man leaning on one arm and looking to the left. The image has a pink colour wash over it.

Tim Ross

Events happening in October 2023 at the National Library

27 Sep 2023

We are blooming with events for you to attend this October.

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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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Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, 1969, trove.nla.gov.au/work/231236532

Writing a history of Australian communication

21 Sep 2023

Hear from Hugh Tranter, author of Southern Signals, about the history of Australian communication technology.

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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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Ray Youd competing in the woodchopping event at the Royal Agricultural Show in Melbourne, Victoria, 1957, nla.obj-137413767

Sports that need more attention

08 Sep 2023

Find your axe, put on your skates and grab a beer for these lesser-known sports that need more attention.

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2021 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Anna Dziedzic

Early constitutions: A new wave of governance

07 Sep 2023

Hear from Dr Anna Dziedzic about her experience as a 2021 National Library Fellow and her research about the movement of constitution texts and ideas across Oceania.

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Parliament House at sunset, lit up with an image of Queen Elizabeth II and the words 'In memoriam'.

Capturing public reactions to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

06 Sep 2023

Photographer David Paterson documented public reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sunshine Super Girl - The Evonne Goolagong Story

Sports stories part 2: On the court and in the pool

05 Sep 2023

In the second part of our sports stories series, we turn our attention to books by and about the Australian athletes on the basketball and tennis courts and in the swimming pool.

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Many grey boulders scattered on a mossy-looking ground cover.

Peter Dombrovskis, Boulders near Summit of Mount Hamilton, Macquarie Island, 1984, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-149207117

NLA Publishing releases 2nd edition of World Heritage Sites of Australia

04 Sep 2023

Nature enthusiasts and booklovers alike are in for a treat as the second edition of the bestselling NLA Publishing title World Heritage Sites of Australia will be released.

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