A series of highlight excerpts from the Vicki Powys Wildlife Sounds Database, selected by NFSA Sound curator, Tessa Elieff.

This excerpt from Channel 9's Rugby League Grand Final coverage on 28 September, 1997 features Jimmy Barnes performing (Simply) The Best as part of the pre-match entertainment.

Poster promoting the album Heat, which was released in 1993. 

Jimmy Barnes performing on stage during the Flesh and Wood tour following the album release in 1993. 

In the 1960s when field recordist Mark Franklin was born, East Australian Humpback whales were near extinction. Their number have since recovered.

This portrait was shot by stills photographer Philip Le Masurier during the climactic scene of Strictly Ballroom (Baz Luhrmann, Australia, 1992) set at the Pan Pacific Grand Prix

Director PJ Hogan's award-winning comedy Muriel's Wedding (Australia, 1994) celebrates Muriel as a misfit and a daydreamer determined to escape her dysfunctional family.

In 1999, the Melbourne Storm were competing in the NRL for only their second season.

A short film trailer for Strictly Ballroom, ahead of its release in Australian cinemas on 20 August 1992.

This compilation highlights the award winners from Strictly Ballroom at the 1992 AFI (Australian Film Institute) Awards ceremony.