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.

In an exclusive interview, Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice share memories of the movie that launched their big-screen careers.

The NFSA is celebrating Strictly Ballroom with an online curated collection featuring exclusive interviews with the film's stars.

The quirky, low-budget Aussie film that became a global smash.

An early two-minute trailer for Strictly Ballroom that previewed the film before its release in Australian cinemas on 20 August 1992.