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Did you know we have a monthly e-newsletter? 📬 Get the latest news and stay in the know about upcoming events and exhibitions – all delivered straight to your inbox! Subscribe to #Unclassified now: naa.gov.au/subscribe NAA: A1200, L72893

One man, one axe and a lot of wood chips! 🪵🪓 Check out this throwback to Doug Youd winning the standing block event at the 1966 show to mark the beginning of the #RoyalHobartShow🥇 Discover more iconic moments in the collection: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A1200, L53782

A charming glimpse back in time of Jindabyne from 1975 — the Snowy Mountains Hub never goes out of style 🚗 Explore more snaps of everyday Australian life from the collection. Start your journey here: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A6135, K5/2/75/6

Deborah Lawrie was the first woman to become a pilot with a major Australian airline after winning a landmark sex discrimination case against Ansett Airlines. 📸Deborah Lawrie and Felicity Bush, 1981. Find more in the collection: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A6180, 12/2/81/8

A trot through the trees of Weetangera, Canberra in 1966 🍂🐴 Explore more captivating images from the national archival collection: Start your search now: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A1500, K14791

Celebrating the 51st anniversary of the @SydOperaHouse 💫 Did you know the unique design of the Opera House was born from an international competition? Learn about 'Design 218’ in an interview with the architect Jørn Utzon: bit.ly/4eyPUQI NAA: A8746, KN1/11/73/33

Nothing can stop this Volkswagen Kombi van from reaching its next destination! 🚐⛽ 📸 Refuelling on Angus Downs Station, Northern Territory in 1961. Love this image? Find more in the collection. Start your search now: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A1500, K6880

Shining bright since 1886! Grassy Hill Light in Cooktown Queensland, 1963. 💡 Find more striking images from our online exhibition ‘Beacons by the sea’: bit.ly/3ZYuUyl NAA: A1500, K10614

A classic street view of Wollongong back in 1975 🚙🌲 Explore more nostalgic images like this in the collection. Get started here: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A6135, K16/7/75/82

Discover the beauty of nature’s artistry with Charmain Hearder’s ‘Eolian Saltation’ ☁️🌀🌊 This piece captures the ripples formed by wind on sand, showcasing the delicate dance of nature. On display at the #Waterhouse exhibition @naagovau in Canberra: bit.ly/3X7ceLp

A snapshot of life in the shadow of Mount Owen in Queenstown, Tasmania ⛰️ 📸 Cliff Bottomley, 1948. Discover more breathtaking landscapes in the collection: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A1200, L10226

🌱It’s #EarthScienceWeek 🌏 We’re proud to preserve and showcase records that highlight Australia’s rich environmental history, such as the Snowy Mountain Hydro-Electric Scheme. Learn more about this incredible initiative: bit.ly/3Y1RhAf NAA: A1200, L36209

Don’t miss your chance to revisit memories of holidays from the past in our touring exhibition 'Reception this way'🏨 #NAAMotel is leaving the Victorian Archives Centre soon. Catch it before it checks out🛎️ See the tour schedule: bit.ly/3sOiJ5S NAA: A6135, K6/4/72/29

Spring is in full swing! 🌻 Time for flowers, sunshine and…hay fever – bless you 🤧 If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you can still admire the flowers from a distance by exploring our collection. Start searching now: bit.ly/3IdvZbm NAA: A6135, K29/4/96/61

Lost? Never! We’re just exploring all the possibilities 🗺️ These young scouts in Pialligo, Canberra have map reading down pat! 📸 John Crowther, 1964. Dive into our collection and explore more Aussie adventures: bit.ly/3IdvZbm NAA: A1200, L49511

Explore ‘Sea to suburbia’, a nostalgic exhibition that captures Western Australia’s sunny beaches, scenic suburbs and thriving industries. 🌊☀️🏙️ On now at @naagovau in Perth. Plan your visit: naa.gov.au/visit-us/event…

You’ve got mail 📬 On #WorldPostDay we celebrate the vital role of posties in keeping us connected! A postman on a delivery run in Canberra, 1961. 📸: Bill Pederson Want to find more images like this? Search the collection now: bit.ly/3IdvZbm NAA: A1200, L40262

Getting this classic ride to sparkle and shine! ✨ 🚘 A 1913 Humbrette being cleaned at the Coolangatta Automobile Museum in 1963. Love this image? Find more vintage finds in the collection: bit.ly/3zOLymA NAA: A1200, L44344