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Dr Guy Hansen, National Library Director of Exhibitions, discussed memorable AFL and NRL finals, and what makes a great grand final, with special guests Nick Richardson and Melanie Dinjaski.

Michael Winkler discussed his latest book Grimmish with local Canberra author Beejay Silcox.

Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

We are blooming with events for you to attend this October.

Browse photographs from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to learn the top tips for how to watch a sports game.

See Dr Kate Flaherty and actors from Bell Shakespeare explore the link between the books that inspired Shakespeare and Shakespeare's own work.

Hear from Hugh Tranter, author of Southern Signals, about the history of Australian communication technology.

Our rich and varied Pictures collection focuses on Australian people, places and events, from early European exploration of the South Pacific to contemporary events.

The Library acquires Australian material mainly through legal deposit, purchase (direct from publishers or through library suppliers), exchange, gift or donation.