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Mabo Lecture: Dr Terri Janke

Join Dr Terri Janke for a special lecture as she reflects on the effects Mabo decision 30 years on. Her talk will focus on the Indigenous knowledge and caring for country and the State of the Environment report.
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Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970s to Now

Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970s to Now takes a unique look at the journey of Australian documentary photography over the last five decades, from black and white images to the vibrant high definition images of today. Open now in the Exhibition Gallery.
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Celebrating 50 years of NLA Publishing

The National Library of Australia Publishing imprint is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. NLA Publishing creates books that tell stories by and about Australians, exploring the Library’s collections to share Australia’s culture and history.
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The Straits of Magellan: the Atlantic to the Pacific map
13 Sep 2022   Blog

The Straits of Magellan: the Atlantic to the Pacific map

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The twists and turns of AusStage
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The twists and turns of AusStage

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In memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II
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In memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II

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Viewfinder: Photography from the 1970s to Now
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