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A colorful underwater scene from the children's book 'Swimming with Aunty Isobel'. Two girls, an adult and a child, are swimming together through a vibrant coral reef filled with fish and sea life. The title and authors' names are prominently displayed.

Follow a child’s journey from fear to wonder and discovery, as she learns to swim in the ocean alongside her intrepid marine biologist aunty.

Cassy Polimeni

A colorful illustration of many different birds perched on the branches of a large tree with green leaves against a light blue sky. The title 'BIRD PARK' is displayed prominently in multi-colored letters at the bottom, with the names Julie Murphy and Annie White underneath.

Bird Park

Julie Murphy, illustrated by Annie White
Come down to the park, where our beautiful native birds soar and swim and hop – all ready to meet you!

A vintage black and white photograph featuring a large, dark tree dominating the left side, casting shadows over a street scene with an old horse-drawn carriage and several figures. In the background, there are large, imposing buildings, possibly from a city or fairground setting. The image is presented with a 'FIT TO PRINT' overlay.

Fit to Print: Defining Moments from the Fairfax Photo Archive (2nd Edition)

Mike Bowers
Photographer and media commentator Mike Bowers delves into the Fairfax Photographic Archive, showcasing more than 150 iconic images from Australia’s past.

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A woman stands at her front gate receiving mail from a postman on foot who wears a hat and carries a mail bag. To the right is the cover of the book Postscript.

(L) Jim Fitzpatrick, Department of Information, John H Lowin, who delivers Drouin's mail, has a letter for Mrs Leslie Allison of Drouin, Victoria, 1944, nla.obj-147028185; (R) Book cover, Postscript

Power of correspondence celebrated in new book showcasing historical letters

09 Apr 2026

Selected letters from the National Library's vast collections have been paired with responses from contemporary Australians in this new publication.

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A woman stands in a classroom gesturing at piles of readers laid out on the tables in the classroom.

Vivien Johnson, Charlotte Phillipus in the Papunya School’s Luritja Piipa in May 2010, courtesy of the photographer.

New book, Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre

16 Mar 2026

Explore the remarkable achievements of the Papunya community to record and teach their language and culture.

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A black and white image of two women sitting on concrete steps, one holding woodworking tools, the other painting at an easel and holding a parasol

Two prominent Australian women artists feature in dual biography from NLA Publishing

02 Feb 2026

The incredible 60-year creative partnership between Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston is explored in intricate detail in a moving new biography from NLA Publishing.

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