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2019 at the NFSA

11 Dec 2019

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Muriel's Wedding: 25 Years

Head down the aisle with us for a silver anniversary celebration of Muriel's Wedding.

By Mel Bondfield / 10 Dec 2019

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

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Nov 2012

Sue Chauvel with son Ric

2012 Ken G Hall Award

The NFSA has chosen Susanne Chauvel Carlsson as the recipient of the 2012 Ken G Hall Film Preservation Award.

Film

Oct 2012

It was such a Lovely time...

Dr. Jeannette Delamoir's PhD in media studies explored the construction of Louise Lovely's star persona, so she didn't hesitate when Arc Cinema asked her to introduce two of Lovely's films during the Spring Silents season.

By Jeannette Delamoir / 9 Oct 2012

Film

Aug 2012

Australian film adaptations

What are the must-see Australian adaptation films? We asked NFSA staff to nominate their favourites.

By Morgyn Phillips / 13 Aug 2012

Film

Poetry: alive and kicking

West Australian performance poet Kate Wilson discovered the world of performance poetry on YouTube, and now she's added her poetic voice to the global conversation.

By Beth Taylor / 10 Aug 2012

Sound

Jul 2012

Cooee Cabaret final tour

Check out some of the talented Cooee Cabaret local performers from Mandurah, Margaret River and Bunbury in Western Australia.

By Beth Taylor / 26 Jul 2012

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Jun 2012

The father of Australian jazz

The NFSA mourns the loss of Australian jazz legend Graeme Bell, who passed away today in Sydney at the age of 97.

By Tamara Osicka / 14 Jun 2012

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Before The Bridge

Simon Smith reports on a feature-length selection of silent films curated by the NFSA for the 2012 Sydney Film Festival.

By Simon Smith / 5 Jun 2012

Film

May 2012

Cooee Cabaret in WA

Western Australia has a wealth of talent, and we're featuring two vibrant young performers as part of Cooee Cabaret.

By Beth Taylor / 18 May 2012

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A tram goes past on a busy street in 1907. A horse and carriage is also going past. Men all wear hats. Shop hoardings promote businesses.

West Australian time capsule

It's Western Australia's time to shine as we look at a selection of films made about the sunny state from 1907-1972.

By Beth Taylor / 15 May 2012

Film

Mar 2012

100 miles of Tassie history

Beth Taylor on '100 Miles (Emu Bay)', a song about the history of Tasmania's railway network, performed as part of the Cooee Cabaret in Burnie.

By Beth Taylor / 2 Mar 2012

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