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Openbook Autumn

Tuesday
Tue 19 Mar 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Live at the Bar

Delve into the latest issue of Openbook magazine and hear a panel of leading writers, poets and photographers talk about their creative journeys,...

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Coastal Sydney as told through objects

Thursday
Thu 21 Mar 2024, 6.30 pm
  • series: Indigenous
  • series: Talks & Ideas

A panel discussion about the stories of coastal Sydney, as told through the significant Aboriginal objects in Wadgayawa Nhay Dhadjan Wari.

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Through my lens: John Janson-Moore

Wednesday
Wed 27 Mar 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas

Join acclaimed photographer John Janson-Moore as he illuminates some of the stories behind his stills.  

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History Now: Histories of capitalism

Wednesday
Wed 3 Apr 2024, 5.00 pm
  • series: History Now
  • series: Talks & Ideas
Hannah Forsyth and Sophie Loy-Wilson discuss the ways in which historicising capitalism is changing our approach to history in Australia.
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Rosie Batty: Hope

Tuesday
Tue 9 Apr 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas

Family violence campaigner and bestselling author Rosie Batty discusses her new book, on finding hope again after tragedy, with Sue Smethurst.

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2024 Brian Johns Lecture

Thursday
Thu 11 Apr 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas

The 2024 Brian Johns Annual Lecture features guest speaker, author and journalist Nick Bryant.

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Capturing our sporting legends on camera

Tuesday
Tue 16 Apr 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas
Join us for a discussion with a panel of distinguished photojournalists who are capturing our greatest sporting heroes on camera.
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Building the Library’s photo collections

Wednesday
Wed 17 Apr 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Inside the Library
Geoff Barker showcases how the State Library has built its photographic collection over the past 150 years.
 
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Ross McMullin and Jim Maxwell on war and cricket

Friday
Fri 19 Apr 2024, 12.30 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas

Ross McMullin and renowned ABC commentator Jim Maxwell discuss the remarkable stories about cricket and WWI revealed in Ross’s new book.

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Frames that Speak: An Introduction to Cartographic Cartouches

Thursday
Thu 2 May 2024, 6.00 pm
  • series: Talks & Ideas

Chet Van Duzer discusses the early history and development of cartouches, and examines the sources and symbolism of these remarkable frames.

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Scholar Talk: Monique Rooney - Ruth Park: New Zealand-Australian author

Tuesday
Tue 7 May 2024, 11.00 am
  • series: Scholar Talks

Ruth Park is a major author who penned The Harp in the South (1948) and was dubbed the ‘female Dickens from Australia’.

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Paul Murray: The Bee Sting

Wednesday
Wed 8 May 2024, 6.30 pm
  • series: Sydney Writers' Festival
  • series: Talks & Ideas

Booker Prize shortlisted author Paul Murray discusses his third novel, The Bee Sting, with ABC's Kate Evans.