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

Learn about National Library Fellow Professor Robin Gerster's research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Learn about one of Australia's great storytellers and his photography documenting Australia’s most fabulous parade.

Interested in adding more non-fiction books to your reading list? Check out these recommendations from staff at the National Library.

Get some winter book recommendations to suit all reading moods.

Explore our new Treasures Gallery exhibition opening Saturday 13 December.

Dive into the world of wacky advertising from decades past.

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

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

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