Dr Samuel White discussed his recent Fellowship research focused on the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presented the 2026 Canberra Day Oration.

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The disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to an FOI request.

The Emissions Reduction Plan maps a pathway and actions to enable the Library to reduce operational emissions and contribute towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target.

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Professor Georgina Long AO delivered the 2026 Ann Moyal Lecture, addressing the question 'When groundbreaking cancer treatments save 50% of patients, what happens to the other half?' 

Artist Sharon Peoples, and the Friends of the National Library, presented a concertina book workshop for adults.

The incredible 60-year creative partnership between Eirene Mort and Nora Kate Weston is explored in intricate detail in a moving new biography from NLA Publishing.

Canberra Writers Festival and author Natasha Brown presented a special In Conversation event focused on her bold, new novel Universality.