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Jun 2017
A picture from 1928 of ordered traffic chaos. Buses, trams and automobiles all crowd Anzac Parade Junction with fig trees in the background.

Sydney traffic: 1920s-style

Is traffic congestion in Sydney a modern phenomenon? We look at some traffic mayhem from the 1920s.

By Beth Taylor / 8 Jun 2017
Film
Filmmakers Margot Nash, Megan Mcmurchy, Jeni Thornley and Margot Oliver standing in front of a wall smiling for the camera.

Feminist Filmmakers

Feminist films from the 1970s, 80s and 90s still resonate today.

By Heather Gill / 5 Jun 2017
Film
Looking through the viewing lens of a kinora at an image of a crowd scene.

The magical Kinora

The NFSA has recently acquired a Kinora 'flipper viewer', manufactured in England in 1901.

By Jenny Gall / 2 Jun 2017
Object
May 2017
Film still from RAN of a Japanese castle on fire surrounded by an army.

Lights, camera, Winter!

Our Canberra winter program has the perfect mix of cinema events, live performances and regular favourites to keep all ages entertained.

By Jemma Pietrus / 26 May 2017
Film
Sound
Eddie Mabo junior, Eddie Mabo and Greg McIntyre being interviewed on Murray Island. There is a boom in shot.

Remembering Eddie Mabo

Eddie Mabo - remembering the man behind the monumental land rights case handed down 25 years ago by the High Court of Australia.

By Beth Taylor / 25 May 2017
Film
Television
Graham Kennedy wearing a striped jacket and holding a straw boater hat in a promo shot for GTV 9.

Graham Kennedy

The NFSA celebrates the larger-than-life career of an entertainment legend.

By Mel Bondfield / 22 May 2017
Television
Main cast of television show The Sullivans. Susan Hannaford (Kitty), Paul Cronin (Dave), Lorraine Bayly (Grace), Andrew McFarlane (John), Steven Tandy (Tom) and Richard Morgan (Terry).

Aussie TV mums

Throughout the years they’ve brought us joy, sadness, hope, comfort and a lot of laughs. We pay tribute to three marvellous matriarchs of Australian television.

By Mel Bondfield / 2 May 2017
Television
Apr 2017
Tasha James standing in front of a colourful wall and wearing shirt bearing the Aboriginal flag

Staff Profile: Tasha James

Tasha James, Indigenous Connections Manager at the NFSA, discusses her lifelong interest in archival collections.

By Anna Yates / 28 Apr 2017
Oral History

Anzac moments rescued from oblivion

To mark Anzac Day 2017, we've published rare Anzac films and songs on our Sights and Sounds of World War One website.

By Miguel Gonzalez / 24 Apr 2017
Film
A poster showing a diverse group of people, with the text: Sydney Talks on Open Line. 1pm Mon to Fri on 2UE

50 years of talkback radio

Did you know that until 17 April 1967, talkback radio was illegal in Australia?

By Chris Arneil / 12 Apr 2017
Radio