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She Shapes History at the National Library - September 2026
19 Sep 2026 | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. The second event looks into the women the law went looking for, the women the papers turned into cautionary tales, and the women whose absence from the record is itself the story.
 

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2026 Ray Mathew Lecture: Winnie Dunn
01 Oct 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Award-winning Tongan-Australian writer Winnie Dunn delivers the 2026 Ray Mathew Lecture, examining the topic of representation in literature.

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Trooping the Colour, The Mall, London. Image from the lecturer.

The art of state ceremonial music
20 Oct 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:45pm

ArtsNational Canberra and Graham Jones present a lecture exploring how the military plans and delivers the United Kingdom’s greatest ceremonial events, from state visits to national commemorations.

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Professor David Headon AM

2026 Marion Mahony Griffin Lecture: The magic of two Americans
24 Nov 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join Professor David Headon AM as he explores the extraordinary partnership of Walter and Marion – and how it has affected his life.

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