Learn about the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, recipient of a 2025 Community Heritage Grant.

We create books that tell stories by and about Australians. Our titles draw on the Library's extensive collections to share Australia's culture and history.

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Decimal currency (dollars and cents) was formally introduced in Australia on 14 February 1966.

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Division can be used to decrease recipes and serving sizes, and can also handy for sharing food and making sure everyone gets an equal amount.

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Recipes can be multiplied (scaled up) to increase the number of serves (portions) or people being fed. 

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The Metric System became Australia’s formal measurement system in 1970.

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This resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics for Year 3 and 4 students. 

In 2026, we are refining our venue hire services.

Dr Sylvia Martin, in conversation with Frank Bongiorno, launches her new book about prominent Australian artists Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston, and their incredible 60-year creative partnership.

Queensland’s history is now easier to search online.