About 440 books published by William Pickering between 1820 and 1854 including reprints of classics and 17th-century Anglican religious works, plus contemporary writers of his time.

Family papers and about 1600 books of the De Salis family from 1850-1920. Covering a broad range of subjects, including classics, religion, history, politics, literature, science, art, and children's books, reflecting the families intellectual interests.

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Catherine Branson QC, AC, former judge, and former President of the Australian Human Rights commission has also spent her career advocating for equality, gender issues, and the rights of marginalized communities in Australia and beyond.

Anita Heiss discussed her new book 'Red Dust Running'.

ArtsNational Canberra and Susan-Kay Williams present a lecture exploring the fascinating history of how dyes were discovered and produced up to the 18th century.

Floor talk by curator Allister Mills exploring the new collection-in-focus display highlighting William Yang’s photography of Sydney Mardi Gras festivals between 1981 and 2003.

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Explore our news articles from 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our media releases from 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

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