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Retro Games and Game Masters

26 Nov 2019

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Elton John seated at the piano and singing into a microphone

Elton John in Australia

With Elton back in Australia, we're sharing rare clips from some of his previous visits in the 1970s and '80s.

By Mel Bondfield / 3 Dec 2019

Reg Mombassa and Martin Plaza from Mental As Anything posing for a concert publicity poster

Mental As Anything Get Wet

In November 1979, Mental As Anything released their debut album 'Get Wet' and launched a long career.

By Sean O'Brien / 28 Nov 2019

Brian Henderson presenting to a TV camera on a 1960s TV show

World TV Day 2019

See bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage from the first 10 years of Australian television.

By Simon Smith / 19 Nov 2019

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Oct 2014

Licence to... watch TV?

Broadcast curator Helen Tully writes about a time when listening to the airwaves or watching TV required a licence.

By Helen Tully / 15 Oct 2014

Radio

Television

Jun 2014

Casey Kasem and American Top 40

American DJ Casey Kasem's American Top 40 was a fixture on commercial radio stations all over the world. He passed away on 15 June 2014.

By Graham McDonald / 16 Jun 2014

Radio

She’s still a Lady Beatle

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' tour of Australia with an exclusive unedited Binny Lum interview with three of The Beatles, recorded in London in April 1964.

By Maryanne Doyle / 10 Jun 2014

Radio

Sound

Feb 2014

Women leaders in radio

The NFSA joined with nine other organisations to produce Australia’s first online Encyclopedia of women leaders including women who have made notable contributions to radio.

By Maryanne Doyle / 28 Feb 2014

Radio

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