Discover the legacy of Dame Nellie Melba, one of opera’s greatest voices, through her unique collection. Featuring sheet music, personal letters, and rare items from her iconic career, this collection offers an intimate glimpse into her rise from Australian talent to international soprano. Explore her artistry, personal connections, and lasting impact on the world of opera.

Dr Bernadette Brennan presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into the archives of award-winning author and editor Drusilla Modjeska.

Oral history interviews with prominent Australian women.

A fascinating panel discussion that explored the issues faced by Australian women with Indian heritage.

Author Mark Greenwood shares his process of writing NLA Publishing children’s title The Legend of Jessie Hickman.

The Library commissioned photographers to capture the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Dive into the records of the Australian Women Pilots’ Association and some of the stories they tell about early Australian female pilots.

Hear from Dr Jo Langdon about her research and experience as a 2024 Creative Arts Fellow.

See how Yvette Grant used the Library’s collections to revive the memory of four women in the story of Australian ballet.

Learn about the fascinating career of Eleanor Witcombe with 2023 National Library Fellow and biographer Eleanor Hogan.

Extensive personal and family papers of Henry Handel Richardson (Pseudonym of Ethel Florence Lindesay Robertson (née Richardson)). The Richardson Collection also includes original manuscripts of the music composed by Richardson for many songs.

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Rosemary Kayess has devoted her career to the study and promotion of human rights and discrimination law in Australia and internationally.