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Four members of the Library's Special Collections Research & Support team, two men and two women, sitting at tables in the Main Reading Room

Members of the Special Collections Research & Support team in the Main Reading Room

Unlocking our oral history collections for family history research
01 Aug 2026

Learn about some of our key oral history collections that you can use for family history research.

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2023 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Lorinda Cramer
Unravelling the history of Australian fashion
31 Aug 2023

Hear from Dr Lorinda Cramer about her research into Australian wool and her experience as a 2023 National Library Fellow.

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Untold histories: Chinese communities in Australia during the Cold War
10 Jul 2024

Hear from 2023 National Library Fellow Dr Mei-Fen Kuo about her research into the impact of Chinese cafes during the Cold War.

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Upcoming scheduled online maintenance in March and April 2025
12 Feb 2025

The National Library is undertaking scheduled online maintenance throughout March and April.

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Side by side images of Patricia Clarke, on the left she is seated facing a microphone. On the right she is using a typewriter.

(L) Dr Clarke being interviewed at her home in 2022 for the Bold Types podcast; (R) Dr Clarke working for the News and Information Bureau c.1955

Vale Dr Patricia Clarke
11 Mar 2026

The National Library of Australia notes the recent passing of Dr Patricia Clarke – writer, historian, editor and trailblazing journalist.

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Vale Senator Linda White
04 Mar 2024

Heartfelt condolences are extended to her family on behalf of the Director General and staff from the National Library of Australia.

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A wide-angle view inside an exhibition gallery. The walls feature illustrations and photographs with descriptive text.

A screenshot from the virtual walkthrough of Wangka Wakanutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre. 

Virtual exhibition connects community to Canberra
06 Aug 2026

Explore the Library's Wangka Wakaṉutja exhibition via the virtual exhibition online now.

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Epi dance group

Epi (Vanuatu) cultural dance group performing at Saralana Park, 27 July 2023. Photograph courtesy of Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival 2023

Visiting Vanuatu and the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival 2023
27 Oct 2023

Library staff recently attended the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST), returning with new acquisitions, knowledge and connections.

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Black and white photo of a baby koala clinging to the back of a largeer koala, who's sitting on a branch

Two koalas in a tree, 1930, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-148977738

Voices of Aussie wildlife conservation
14 Nov 2025

Hear from some of the people working to protect Australia's incredible wildlife. 

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Group of men in white pants and dark blazers standing in a field. One of them holds a previous version of the Australian flag and another a sign that Reads 'Australie'

Léquipe d'Australie, 1924, nla.obj-148686918

Voyage to the 1924 Paris Olympics
05 Jul 2024

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

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Three colourful advertisements, including a board game, photoshopped on a black and white background

James, Billy & Swallow & Ariell Ltd., Cut yourself a piece of cake and make yourself at home, 1923, nla.obj-178550052. MacRobertson (Firm) issuing body & Specialty Press, MacRobertson's Max-Mints alphabet book (Melbourne, Vic), 1927, nla.obj-278715145. Sanitarium Health Food Company, Wheat-convoy, c.1940, nla.obj-498265913.

Wacky, weird and wonderful marketing
14 May 2024

Dive into the world of wacky advertising from decades past.

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Eualayai/Gamillaroi woman with long brown hair wearing a black top and statement necklace smiling and standing in front of the National Library building
Welcome Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO
15 Jul 2024

The Library is proud to welcome our newest Council member Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO.
 

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