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A green and yellow Melbourne tram is moving down a tree-lined street.

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Marvellous Melbourne trams

By Jemma Pietrus / 12 Nov 2018

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Close-up of a Sonora Gramophone with a record on the platter.

Who sang Waltzing Matilda?

Every Australian knows the chorus of 'Waltzing Matilda' but who sang the song first?

By Graham McDonald / 4 Nov 2018

A man and woman are dressed for a day at the races. He is looking through binoculars. Black and white image.

Melbourne Cup Retro Ad

This television ad for Woman's Day magazine's Melbourne Cup edition shows a slice of Australian life in 1982.

By Beth Taylor / 2 Nov 2018

A stack of film canisters labelled and filed on a shelf.

World Audiovisual Heritage Day

NFSA staff discuss the significance of preserving our audiovisual heritage.

By Rachael Priddel / 27 Oct 2018

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Colin Friels as Malcolm demonstrates how his getaway car splits in two.

Malcolm

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the beloved Australian comedy Malcolm.

By Adam Blackshaw / 19 Sep 2016

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