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Q&A with photographer Wendy McDougall

Find out how Wendy McDougall carved out a niche in the music and art scene.

A global view

The artistry of centuries-old globes is only one aspect of their continuing allure.

Take 5 cats

Explore some of our favourite felines from the collection.

Celebrating 100 years of Little Obelia

In time for the Christmas present rush 100 years ago — in November 1921 — May Gibbs released her third and final full-length book featuring her trademark gumnut babies.

Happy 100th birthday Ginger!

Ginger Meggs, Australia’s longest running comic strip character and national icon, burst to life on 13 November 1921.

Distant peaks

Of the thousands of maps in the State Library’s collection, Aaron Arrowsmith’s Chart of the Pacific Ocean is one of the most fascinating.

Take 5 bird artists

Discover some of our favourite bird artists from the collection. 

Sex and censorship all at sea

In 1946, decades before Banned Books Week (26 September – 2 October) was launched, Robert S Close’s Love Me Sailor was ruled obscene and its author jailed.

Where is that ancestor?

Do you have an elusive ancestor? Here's five tips to save you time in looking for those elusive records.

Maps for family historians

Ever considered using maps to get to know your ancestors?

Q&A with Amani Haydar

Lawyer, artist and women’s advocate Amani Haydar honours her mother’s life in her new memoir.

Explore your business opportunities with Company360

Our new eresource Company360 helps you find business information with ease.

Five for five book reviews

Five keen Library readers review five new release books.

Take 5 lighthouses

For International Lighthouse Heritage Weekend (21-22 August), we’re shining a spotlight on five lighthouses from the collection.

A stalled sequel …

Miles Franklin’s glorious heroine from My Career Goes Bung — Sybylla is still as wilful, talented and funny today as she was 75 years ago.  

History of a house

Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you?