NFSA Blog

Timor - The First Decade: Marking the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste

In this month of May 2012, the NFSA joins in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the declaration of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste.

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The Shadowcatchers: a history of cinematography in Australia

The Shadowcatchers: a history of cinematography in Australia (2012) by Martha Ansara is a beautiful coffee-table book produced with the support of the NFSA and launched this month.

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Networking the history of commercial television in Australia

Nick Herd drew on the NFSA collection to research his new book, Networking, which places the history of Australian commercial television in its proper context.

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Cooee Cabaret unearths young talent in WA

Western Australia has a wealth of talent, and we’re featuring two vibrant young performers as part of Cooee Cabaret's swan-song tour to Mandurah, Bunbury, Margaret River and Perth.

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A West Australian time capsule

It’s Western Australia’s time to shine as we look at a selection of films made about the sunny state from 1907-1972.

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ASO goes mobile

Get your own personal guided tour of filming and recording locations for classic Australian film, television, newsreels, music and radio, using 'near me’ on ASO mobile.

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Building the Asia Pacific connection

The NFSA is building a stronger relationship with its South East Asian counterparts through a new preservation award. Mick Newnham reports from the SEAPAVAA Conference in Ho Chi Min City.

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Does your town have its own song?

Graham McDonald takes listeners on a tour of songs about Australian towns and cities written between the two World Wars.

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Remembering an Aboriginal music legend

A true gentleman and artist, Jimmy Little’s contribution to the Australian music industry and Indigenous music is immeasurable. Brenda Gifford knew not only the myth, but also the man.

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ACTF: 30 but still a child at heart

The NFSA congratulates the Australian Children’s Television Foundation on its 30th birthday, 16 March 2012.

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