Are you looking to build now or in the future? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn all you need to know about appliances, solar, batteries and materials for a sustainable house. Experts from Commonsense Sustainability Solutions will guide you with up to date information and answer questions you may have about your build. […]
A Christmas-themed comedy night is coming to Fun Time Pony in Canberra. Join us for a few Ho Ho HOs with a variety of entertainment on 25/7 and 26/7.
Christmas in July is coming to Coombs for an amazing market full of Christmas goodies and Santa. We have lots of great stalls, face painting and coffee and a sausage sizzle too. We are inside, so it is warm inside - and we cannot wait to see you
Hold the $850,000 Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy! Sunday 27th July Murrumbateman Pony Club 1030-12pm: Pony club rider demonstrations 12pm : Unveiling of the Melbourne Cup followed by photo opportunities 1pm - Musical ride showcase Sausage sizzle from 11am thanks to the Murrumbateman Lions Club!
Join Anna-Maria Arabia as she reflects on her life and work advancing science and the value of evidence-informed decision making in our society at the National Library. Anna-Maria developed new ways for science to inform Australia’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and new ways for science to be heard in the courts, as illustrated by […]
Join the National Library for the 2025 Kenneth Myer Lecture, presented by Professor Brett Sutton AO. The world is increasingly faced with what might be termed existential threats – climate change, biodiversity loss, fracturing of multilateralism and social cohesion, enabled by political and ideological polarisation and mis- and disinformation. These threats have complex inter-relationships but […]
Join author Edmund Goldrick for a book signing event marking the release of his new book, Anzac Guerillas at the National Library Bookshop. This is an informal launch celebration, including a short address from the author. Edmund will also talk about his book and be available to sign copies. The Bookplate cafe will have a […]
In this hand-on workshop in the studio, you will learn the basics of RA colour printing from your own colour negatives. You will be guided by the Master – Sandy Barnard – with over 40 years of experience collaborating and printing for most of Australia’s leading photographers and artists. Throughout this course, you will learn […]
Join authors Trish FitzSimons and Madelyn Shaw as they discuss their new book, Fleeced: Unravelling the History of Wool and War at the National Library of Australia. Drawing extensively on the National Library’s collections, Fleeced: Unravelling the History of Wool and War explores how, throughout history, heightened demand for wool in wartime existed in a […]
The She Leads Conference is Canberra’s premier women’s leadership event, bringing emerging and established women and non-binary leaders together with some of Australia’s most inspiring, diverse and accomplished leaders for a packed day of learning and sharing.
Join the National Library for the third illustrated Shakespeare lecture and discover the objects and stories that reveal how Shakespeare made landfall in Australia. In the nineteenth century, Australia made and broke Shakespeare stars. Far from being disconnected from the rest of the world, the discovery of gold in 1850s made Australia a chief destination […]
Hugo Race, a founding member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and The Wreckery, brings his signature haunting vocals and evocative guitar work, while Michelangelo Russo, known for his work with The True Spirit and solo projects, adds hypnotic layers of electric harp and psychedelic textures. Their live performances are highly improvisational, emotionally resonant, […]