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A man wearing a black and grey checkered shirt sitting at a desk with a computer and several books resting on it. He is leaning on the desk, facing forward and giving the camera a small smile
The man behind the camera: Exploring the life of Ron Maslyn Williams
22 Jan 2024

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

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Rows of very tall, large bookshelves (stacks) in a warehouse

The National Library of Australia’s Hume storage repository.

The history of legal deposit: Sixteenth century France to the Library today
24 Apr 2024

Learn about the evolution of legal deposit and how it works in Australia today.

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Black and white photo of a large ship in a harbour

N.S.S. (Nautical School Ship) Sobraon near Cockatoo Island, NRS-4481-3-[7/16268]-St1095, Museum of History NSW

The floating boarding school on the Parramatta River
22 Jul 2024

Learn about the real school ship Sobraon behind Sarah Luke and NLA Publishing's children's book Marion and the Forty Thieves.

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An old map of Antarctica from 1842.
The first Russian Antarctic expedition in 1819-21
07 May 2024

The Library has recently acquired a journal recording the first Russian Antarctic expedition in 1819-21.

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In the foreground, spiky lizards climbing a broken computer, and in the background a large imposing red structure in front of a pink sky

Detail from cover of Aurealis Magazine, Issue 7, nla.cat-vn427048

The end of the world at the Library: Sci-Fi, dystopia, and Australian fiction
15 Mar 2024

Explore some of the speculative fiction reads in the collection and how they can help future generations understand society in the time they were written.

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People standing holding colourful corflutes/posters from the 2013 election

Corflutes donated from the 2013 election, with NLA staff members

Thank you for bringing Australian democracy to life
05 Aug 2024

We are grateful to our donors who generously gave over $320,000 to help make our election ephemera collection available to the world on Trove. Your support will allow us to share the vivid story of our Australian democracy.

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The side of the Library building
Take a survey about the new NLA Disability Inclusion Action Plan
11 Jul 2023

The Library is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan and we'd like your feedback.

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National Library of Australia building
Sustainable funding for the National Library of Australia
05 Apr 2023

Sustainable funding for the National Library of Australia

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Group of men and a young boy playing cricket on the beach on a sunny, cloudless day.

Bruce Postle, People playing cricket and enjoying the beach and surf, with the Cape Byron Lighthouse in the background, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2007, nla.obj-148396345

Summer opening hours 2023
21 Dec 2023

Planning a visit to the Library around Christmas or New Year?

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Grit and Gold gallery game begins
Summer at the National Library
14 Dec 2023

See what's happening at the Library this summer, including exhibitions, tours and more.

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Pink book with floral imagery and text reading 'Thursdays at Orange Blossom House' and 'Sophie Green' being held up in front of a book display. Annotations surrounding the book read 'warm feelings', 'emotive and vivid writing', 'set in tropical Queensland' and 'friendship and family'

Thursdays at Orange Blossom House by Sophie Green

Staff picks for summer reading
09 Jan 2024

The librarians of the National Library have put together their top picks for summer holiday reading.

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Ray Youd competing in the woodchopping event at the Royal Agricultural Show in Melbourne, Victoria, 1957

Ray Youd competing in the woodchopping event at the Royal Agricultural Show in Melbourne, Victoria, 1957, nla.obj-137413767

Sports that need more attention
08 Sep 2023

Join us in stepping away from the AFL competitions and tennis championships to find your axe, put on your skates and grab a beer. Below are some of the lesser-known sports that need more attention.

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