The National Library of Australia is seeking community support to digitise its unique collection of election ephemera.

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New publication showcases Australia's most significant oral history collection, held right here at the National Library

The Memory Tapes brings history to life through the voices of the people who lived it. Drawing on one of the nation’s most significant oral history collections, the series explores remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, creativity, migration, activism and everyday life. Narrated by oral historian Dr Shirleene Robinson AM, each episode combines firsthand accounts with expert storytelling to reveal the people behind Australia’s history.

The Library's Dr Barbara Lemon joins esteemed oral historians, Dr Shirleene Robinson AM, MC Trey and Dr Barry York for a conversation about lessons on humanity, memory and the art of listening.

Dr Alice Garner presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research on the life of Mavis Robertson.

Robert Macklin with Dr John Gray

Hear from 2023 NLA Fellow Deane Williams about his time at the Library researching the life and career of Ron Maslyn Williams.

The story of Australia's 'Lady Bushranger' is bought to life in a new picture book from NLA Publishing.

Mark Greenwood, illustrated by Frané Lessac