Inspired by one of our latest acquisitions, learn a bit about the history of the Australian wool industry.

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The Last Dragon, written by Charles Massy and illustrated by Mandy Foot, is the story of a small, rarely seen lizard, Timpo, who is the last of his kind in his valley. Convinced he is not the only Monaro grassland earless dragon left, Timpo and his companion Wolfie the spider set off across the windswept Monaro plains in search of others.

Charles Massy and Mandy Foot

Find out more about the constitutional context, the activism that led to change and key resources documenting the fight for recognition and justice for First Nations people.

Legislation, also known as statutes or Acts of Parliament, is the written law made by Parliament. In any year the Parliament may vote on new Acts of Parliament to create new laws or vote to change, or amend, older Acts of Parliament. 

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Explore the historical impact and legacy of James Cook's voyages in this learning module.

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

Dr Alice Garner presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research on the life of Mavis Robertson.

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The advent of the Internet has transformed the way advertising and consumers interact with each other. Because of the personal information we share either voluntarily or involuntarily online, advertising can now be targeted to a degree that would have boggled the minds of early advertisers.

The National Library of Australia is seeking community support to digitise its unique collection of election ephemera.