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Nov 2017
Michael Hutchence of INXS in concert, singing while seated on a loudspeaker

Remembering Michael Hutchence

Twenty years after his tragic passing, we pay tribute to one of Australia's most dynamic rock stars.

By Mel Bondfield / 21 Nov 2017
Sound
Oct 2017
Vic Simms holding a copy of his record The Loner in front of the Vinyl Lounge banner

Vinyl Lounge turns 4

Our free monthly Vinyl Lounge celebrated its 4th birthday on 6 October, with a memorable evening that included great music, delicious cake and a very special guest.

By Amanda Diaz / 11 Oct 2017
Sound
Sep 2017
A packed stadium of people witnessing the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Matilda the huge mascot of the games is on the field along with lots of school children.

Reliving the 1980s

Our 100th curated collection is all about the 1980s, and it stars Charles and Diana, Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Edna Everage, David Attenborough, Linda Burney, Ken Done, Michael Hutchence and many, many more.

By Beth Taylor / 4 Sep 2017
Film
Photographs
Television
Aug 2017
A page out of a 1950s autograph book with Chips Rafferty's signature and two small photos of him

A 1950s autograph book

The stars of Australian radio serials and cinema touched the lives of many, but one Sydney teenager of the 1950s had the autograph book to prove it.

By Jessica Bolton / 9 Aug 2017
Object
Jun 2017
Bronwyn Barnett smiling sitting behind a desk with VHS tapes on it

Staff Profile: Bronwyn Barnett

Television Archivist Bronwyn Barnett discusses her career in television.

By Anna Yates / 27 Jun 2017
Oral History
Television
David Gulpilil in a production still from Charlie's Country. He is looking up and smiling. His hair and beard is going grey.

David Gulpilil: Screen legend

We are celebrating the life and work of one of Australia's finest actors with a new curated collection. 

By Beth Taylor / 19 Jun 2017
Film
Photographs
David Gulpilil on the set of Satellite Boy with a film camera beside him. He is looking directly at the camera.

David Gulpilil: A Portrait

A look at David Gulpilil's 40-year career and his profound impact on Australian cinema.

By Liz McNiven / 19 Jun 2017
Film
Photographs
Apr 2017
Tasha James standing in front of a colourful wall and wearing shirt bearing the Aboriginal flag

Staff Profile: Tasha James

Tasha James, Indigenous Connections Manager at the NFSA, discusses her lifelong interest in archival collections.

By Anna Yates / 28 Apr 2017
Oral History
A poster showing a diverse group of people, with the text: Sydney Talks on Open Line. 1pm Mon to Fri on 2UE

50 years of talkback radio

Did you know that until 17 April 1967, talkback radio was illegal in Australia?

By Chris Arneil / 12 Apr 2017
Radio
Enid Hogan behind a microphone in a radio studio

A 1950s woman in radio

Prompted by our Women in Radio curated collection, Neale Hoggan sent us some lovely images depicting his mother Enid's life in radio.

By Frances Baldwin / 10 Apr 2017
Photographs
Radio