Stories

Rare television broadcast coverage of the famous 1964 VFL Grand Final has been located, digitised and preserved in the NFSA collection.

Which famous bear met royalty, skated with the Ice Capades, travelled in a Rolls Royce, performed ‘Quando Quando’ with a 65-piece orchestra, and almost worked with Jacques Tati?

Robyn Archer's career in the arts has spanned six decades of singing, performing, writing, recording, touring, advocating and musical storytelling. NFSA Curator Hannah de Feyter uncovers some of Robyn's early TV appearances, musical highlights and more.

Whether travelling by runway, railway or road, these films from our collection have you covered. They might even inspire your next cross-country adventure.

Humphrey B Bear has entertained, educated, delighted and comforted children in Australia and around the world since 1965.

A 2002 interview with Michael Parkinson gives insight into how Cate Blanchett chooses roles and the creative fulfilment she receives from acting.

We’re taking a light-hearted look at the mean(ish) mums of Australian film and TV. Meet mums that drink and smoke, mums that scheme, mums that swear, new mummies at screaming point, and mums you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley.

Australia’s top-grossing film of all time is back in the spotlight with the release of a remastered ‘Encore’ cut and a making-of documentary.

Headed by Luna Park, the queen of retro charm, this list of NSW amusement parks takes you on a head-spinning ride through dinosaurs, dancing horses, roller coasters, replicas and tiny towns. Buckle up for some fun at the fairground.