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Shining a light on five celestial favourites from the collection.
A rare books specialist finds that the Library holds surprises beyond the natural history books and Australiana for which its collection is renowned.
A new acquisition reveals the personal and professional lives of one of Australia’s best-known authors.
Anna Corkhill writes about rediscovering costume drawings for a ballet that never was.
Decorated initials — artworks in themselves — have a long history.
Learn how to think like a historian in this skills-focused virtual excursion.
Put the ‘creative’ back into creative writing — turn a blank piece of paper into a map of your own magical land!
Sally Young discusses her newly released book, Media Monsters: The Transformation of Australia’s Newspaper Empires, with Mela
A celebration of Nellie Small – singer, entertainer and cross-dresser extraordinaire, highlighting the lived experiences of women of colour.
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