Stories

Superman may be the most iconic of all American superheroes, but back in 1949, he was a true blue Aussie fighting the forces of evil on 2GB radio.

Watch Batman and Robin arrive at an Australian nightclub in this newsreel from 1966.

There's more to Newcastle than coal mining and steel.

We take a look back at the early 1990s, to see how Australia reacted to Madonna's first tour.

Looking back on the life and accomplishments of late rock star, music theatre performer and television actor Jon English.

Curator Nick Henderson spoke with musician Deborah Conway ahead of her performance at the NFSA on 18 March 2016.

Highlighting the achievements in media of nine Australians in the online Encyclopedia of Women Leaders.

Radio Archivist Maryanne Doyle speaks about her days in improvisational theatre, her time at Gorman House and what she loves about working with the NFSA radio collection.

We feature clips from a Q&A with actress Anne Louise Lambert (Miranda), plus more outtakes from Picnic at Hanging Rock, in our online collection.

David Donaldson, the inaugural Director of the Sydney Film Festival, shines a light on the career of South Australian-born Hollywood pioneer JP McGowan.