Our overseas newspaper collections include digitised historic and modern newspapers accessible online, as well as newspapers in microform and paper formats.

How to find statistics in the Library and elsewhere

The printed collections at the National Library contain substantial collections of older legislation in print, though these may not be complete sets. 

Ordnance Survey maps can give you detailed geographic information for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the early 1800s onwards.

The Near Western Islands comprise Badu, Mabuiag, Moa and Naghir Islands.

The Library has the largest collection of sheet music in the country, with over 300,000 items. The bulk of the collection relates to Australian composers, performers and music publishing houses.

The Library has a diverse collection of materials documenting the history of Australian musical performance.

Delve into the referendum's impact, ongoing challenges and key milestones, including land rights, constitutional recognition and efforts to close the gap.

Find a range of materials about Australia’s 500 local governments which manage many of the local issues and services that impact the daily lives of residents.

This guide will help you find information about court cases in law reports and how to access them both at the National Library and online.