A conversation about the history of rugby league with Sia Soliola and Katrina Fanning, facilitated by Tim Gavel. This panel event looked at some of the changes and big milestones which have happened in professional rugby league over the last 30 years.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

2025 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Alexis Bergantz shared his Fellowship research on the history of the South Pacific Commission.

Maritime historian Chris Maxworthy explored early interactions of colonial Australia with Peru and Chile (1788-1810).

The Friends of the National Library of Australia present an opportunity to question two of Australia’s most eminent and most productive historians.

Dr Angélique Stastny presented a lecture on her 2021 National Library Fellowship research about anti-colonial activist publications in Australia and the Pacific.

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join us for an introduction to the First Nations family history resources we offer.

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join one of our expert curators for a free guided tour of our major exhibition Wangka Wakanutja.

Prof Matthew Spriggs talked about his recent Fellowship research focused on the indigenous languages of Vanuatu.