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24 Jun 2022

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Leah Purcell as a pregrant bushwoman, standing outside in a rocky bush landscape in her film of The Drover's Wife

July at Arc Cinema

Including school holiday program, special guests and more.

By Imogen Boyd / 23 Jun 2022

An elderly man in a suit and tie smiling

Vale John Landy

Simon Smith remembers John Landy, one of Australia’s greatest athletes.

By Simon Smith / 20 Jun 2022

Evonne Goolagong-Cawley holding up a tennis trophy

Evonne Goolagong-Cawley

From Barellan to Wimbledon, a close look at the tennis legend's career.

By Johnny Milner / 10 Jun 2022

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Aug 2019

Actor Charles Farrell reclines on the ground surrounded by a crowd of men.

Charles Farrell Flies In

When Charles Farrell came to Australia in 1936 to appear in The Flying Doctor, he brought with him a touch of Hollywood glamour and the aura of a big-name star.

By Jeff Wray / 28 Aug 2019

Film

John Farnham sitting on stage in front of an audience, looking back over his right shoulder at the camer.

John Farnham's Early Years

Before he was 'Whispering Jack', John Farnham was a teen idol named Johnny who was crowned 'King of Pop' five times.

By Mel Bondfield / 16 Aug 2019

Sound

Television

A crocheted animal created for an animated film sits on a workbench awaiting completion

Animated short films

Enjoy a comprehensive selection of Australian animated short films in our new curated collection.

By Adam Blackshaw / 15 Aug 2019

Film

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