Total Collection Stories: 13
Storm Boy (Greg Rowe) and Mr Percival the pelican in a production still from Storm Boy
Storm Boy
Storm Boy, the classic Australian film based on Colin Thiele's novel, is now 40 years old.
exhibition
Storm Boy
1970s
Australian film
Muriel's Wedding
From terrible to triumphant! Relive Muriel's roller-coaster ride from Porpoise Spit to the 'City of Brides'.
exhibition
Muriel's Wedding
Toni Collette
Rachel Griffiths
Bill Hunter
Archie Roach is looks straight at the camera.
Archie Roach: His Story in Song
Archie Roach's story of heartbreaking loss, deep love and healing, told through his music.
Archie Roach
Australian music
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians
1990s
2000s
John Farnham being crowned King of Pop by Allison Durbin
John Farnham: The Voice
From Sadie to Superstar and beyond, relive the highlights of the phenomenal career of Australian music legend, John Farnham.
Australian singers
Australian music
John Farnham
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
We take a fond look back at the 1960s TV series that captured the country's imagination and showcased Australia to the world.
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
1960s
children's television
Hand-tinted photograph of Annette Kellerman swimming underwater wearing an elaborate costume including ballet slippers and head-dress.
Annette Kellerman: Australia's Fearless Mermaid
The NFSA celebrates Australia's own Million Dollar Mermaid - silent movie star Annette Kellerman.
Annette Kellerman
1900s
1910s
swimming
swimming costumes
silent films
Jimmy Barnes seated on a wooden bench wearing a white singlet and smiling at camera with his arms outspread.
Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man
After more than four decades in the spotlight, the NFSA is celebrating the career of an Australian music icon.
Jimmy Barnes
Australian music
pub rock
Still frame from Strictly Ballroom film showing Fran (Tara Morice) in red flamenco dress and Scott (Paul Mercurio) in dark pants and gold bolero jacket, in a dance pose.
Strictly Ballroom: Behind the Curtain
The NFSA is celebrating 25 years of the little Aussie film that became a global smash hit.
Australian cinema
1990s
Strictly Ballroom
Baz Luhrmann
Paul Mercurio
Tara Morice