World Philosophy Day
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It’s World Philosophy Day. Dive into our extensive philosophy collections to be challenged and inspired by thinkers of the past and present.
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Catalogue upgrade: Export to excel and sticky filters
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Export your search results or saved items to Excel and more easily limit your results with improved ‘sticky’ filters that persist between searches, two new features recently added to the Library… Read More ›
Ania Walwicz: rebel with a cause
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The Victorian literary community has lost one of its own, with the death of much-loved poet, performance artist and creative writing teacher, Ania Walwicz
The triumphant and tragic life of George Coulthard
Family matters, Victorian history:
Australian Rules Football’s first superstar George Coulthard dominated the early days of the Victorian Football Association. A supreme athlete he was also a fine cricketer, both playing and umpiring Test cricket. Sometimes, though sport’s great triumphs collide with life, and life is not always fair.
The Victorian Artists’ Society: 150 years of art
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This year the Victorian Artists’ Society, East Melbourne, celebrates its 150th anniversary. We look back at the early years of its artistic journey.
The secrets of Black Rock house
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Learn about the mysteries that have surrounded Black Rock house since its construction over 160 years ago
World Rivers Day
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We mark World Rivers Day with snapshots of Victorian rivers, celebrating some of their history and the diverse roles they play.
The riotous Williams
Ask a librarian, Victorian history:
Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street was once a waterway known as Williams Creek. Today, the creek runs underground, but every now and then, it returns with a vengeance…
A tale of two lions
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What do Melbourne’s first amusement park, a cafe and a court case have in common? The answer may not be what you think!
Happy birthday to Roald Dahl
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Most of us are very familiar with the wonderful stories of Roald Dahl, but did you know about his life-saving invention in the field of neuroscience?
