Newsreel

Have we got news for you!

This fascinating collection of early 20th-century Australian newsreels showing Australia as a land of true wonder, down under. Capturing everything from major national events to quirky everyday moments, newsreels were screened in cinemas, narrated with flair, and always dramatic.

These clips were how Australians saw the world and offer a rare glimpse into the people, places and politics that shaped a nation finding its identity.