Film & Sound News

Before he created and hosted Wonder World!, Simon Townsend had already forged a successful career in TV, print and radio journalism.

Australian journalist Lillian Roxon was one of the first to take rock and punk music seriously.

We recently acquired a small collection of seven rare Pathé vertical-cut disc records featuring recordings by Melbourne-born music hall star Billy Williams.

The NFSA collects tens of thousands of items every year. What were some of the highlights for 2016?

Television is celebrating 60 years in Australia this week. Did you know that in TV’s early days, a number of talented people built their own TV sets at home?

In 1979 two young Australians invented the first Fairlight sampling synthesizer and changed electronic music forever. We have one in working condition!

In his Oral History interview, the multi-talented Brian Nankervis talks about his time in radio and on the SBS program, RocKwiz.

Highlighting the achievements of nine Australian leaders for International Women's Day on 8 March.

Australian journalist Lillian Roxon was a pioneer when it came to giving rock music the serious attention it deserved.

Discover the history of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, through these items from the NFSA collection.