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Dec 2016

Black and white still of the back of a number 18 South Melbourne tram in the 1910s.

Marvellous Melbourne

Take a step back in time and discover the charm of Melbourne more than a century ago.

By Jemma Pietrus / 9 Dec 2016

Film

Nov 2016

Popstar and TV personality Jimmy Hannan walking down the aisle at the Sydney Stadium with a crowd of people around him.

Jimmy Hannan: a winning smile

The Gold Logie-winning entertainer Jimmy Hannan recently donated a wealth of memorabilia to the NFSA.

By Beth Taylor / 28 Nov 2016

Photographs

Sound

Television

TV discoveries

As part of the NFSA's celebrations of 60 years of Australian television, enjoy rare clips of The Bee Gees, Johnny O'Keefe and Frank Thring.

By Helen Tully / 15 Nov 2016

Television

Production still of young Greg Rowe as Storm Boy sitting in his darkened humpy. His face is lit by a lamp.

Memories of Storm Boy

Some films have the power to stay in people's hearts, long after the credits roll. Storm Boy is undoubtedly one of those.

By Beth Taylor / 14 Nov 2016

Oral History

Photographs

Louis Armstrong at Sydney airport in 1956, He's sitting on the top rail of a wire fence, playing the trumple to a crow gathered there to welcome him.

Welcome to the new NFSA.gov.au!

Exploring our collection has never been easier. Take a look at all the new things we've prepared for you.

The Young Doctors turns 40

The Young Doctors made its debut on TCN 9 (Nine Network) in 1976, breaking new ground in medical drama.

By Helen Tully / 10 Nov 2016

Television

Karen Hewitt at her desk working at the NFSA

Staff Profile: Karen Hewitt

Kylie, Jason, Bananarama. These are only some of the people that our Audio Services Preservation Officer and Assistant Curator worked with before joining the NFSA.

By Adam Blackshaw / 10 Nov 2016

Sound

Oct 2016

Darling Harbour's Steamy Past

The new NFSA documentary Steam on the Harbour showcases Darling Harbour as a busy railway goods yard, long before it became a Sydney tourist destination.

By Nicholas Behrens / 11 Oct 2016

Film

Staff Profile: Annie Breslin

Sound designer, yoga teacher, film preserver, florist, foley artist, animal voice-over artist: the talents of our Senior Curatorial Officer Annie Breslin are many!

By Sophie Barbera / 4 Oct 2016

Sound

Sep 2016