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Sep 2021
A cheering crowd at a rock concert

Striking Led Zeppelin Gold

The NFSA has unearthed a rare interview with the late John Bonham from Led Zeppelin. The interview is a centrepiece of the new authorised documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.

By Nicola Gage / 13 Sep 2021
Film
Radio
Sound
Jul 2021

Vale John Cornell

A tribute to John Cornell, the talented writer and highly respected business visionary, who has passed away at age 80.

By Gayle Lake / 26 Jul 2021
Film
Television
Mar 2021
The celebrating bride and groom and wedding party exit the church after a wedding in 1925

Australia in Colour: Season 2

A second season of the landmark factual series arrives on SBS from 10 March 2021, featuring over 160 minutes of NFSA collection footage.

By Stephen Groenewegen / 9 Mar 2021
Film
Television

Vale Michael Gudinski

NFSA Senior Curator Thorsten Kaeding pays tribute to a giant of the Australian music industry.

By Thorsten Kaeding / 3 Mar 2021
Oral History
Sound
Nov 2020
Archie Roach rests against an old car seat in a studio with his guitar resting nearby.

Getting to Know Archie Roach

In 2020, Archie Roach was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Here are 10 amazing facts about the singer-songwriter.

By Beth Taylor / 24 Nov 2020
Sound
Kylie Minogue, dressed entirely in red, is sitting on top of a giant red shiny skull prop at one of her live shows.

All about Kylie

Whether you're a big Kylie fan or new to her work, why not test your Kylie knowledge with these 50 fun facts?

By Beth Taylor / 23 Nov 2020
Photographs
Sound
Television
Oct 2020
Photo of Dawn Swane in Cinderella, circa 1950s

Dawn Swane

Production designer Melinda Doring has donated her mother's unique collection of home movies, including never-before-seen footage of The Beatles.

By Tara Marynowsky / 29 Oct 2020
Documents
Film
Photographs
Television
Kylie Minogue is standing on a stage with a foot up on an amplifier in a power pose. There are dancers in front of her and two musicians on stage with her playing guitar.

Kylie's story

The ❤ Kylie: A Celebration Collection Story on Kylie Minogue is sure to have you Spinning Around!

By Beth Taylor / 16 Oct 2020
Film
Photographs
Sound
Television
May 2020

Deep Dive: Powderfinger's Internationalist

Powderfinger's Bernard Fanning and producer Nick DiDia talk with the NFSA's Sam Dignand about the making of the band’s iconic album, Internationalist.

By Travis Green / 21 May 2020
Sound

Deep Dive: Richard Lowenstein in conversation

Richard Lowenstein and film editor Tayler Martin discuss the making of Mystify: Michael Hutchence, the music of INXS, and the life of Michael Hutchence.

By Travis Green / 14 May 2020
Sound