A drought-affected farm dam photographed in 1970.

This black-and-white photograph shows three women at an Indonesian Embassy reception in 1970.

This colour photograph shows a RAAF Mirage jet aircraft flying over Sydney in 1970.

A new National Archives of Australia exhibition examines the nation’s response to space research and exploration from the 1950s to the 1970s.    

This is an 'inward message' prepared by an unidentified agent of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), dated 27 April 1970.

This colour photograph shows 3 Collingwood players contesting a mark against 3 Carlton players during the 1970 VFL grand final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia's identity has changed significantly since World War II. The Australian Government's White Australia policy was formally abandoned in the 1970s and replaced with policies focused on multiculturalism.

See how the space age captured the imagination of a nation and its people, from mid-century fashion to early satellites and rocket playgrounds.

Use this resource to enhance your students' experience when visiting the exhibition and explore related classroom activities after your visit.

The National Archives holds a range of records about service in the Royal Australian Navy.

Celebrating Women's History Month 2023 with stories of remarkable women.

On 14 November 2023, His Majesty King Charles III turns 75. The National Archives looks at his long association with Australia, as reflected in the national archival collection.

A recent project has allowed National Archives to access and work towards preserving the contents of 30-year-old floppy disks.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the tobacco industry and the lead-up to the ban on tobacco advertising.

The National Archives of Australia has a range of records relating to censorship in Australia. Looking at vampires in film highlights the fascinating documentation and artefacts found in the collection.

Information on records about National Service, 1965–72.

Our history shows that today's data becomes tomorrow's cultural heritage.

Explore the stories of migrants to Australia.

How to find migrant selection documents held in Adelaide.

Between 1948 and 1954, 5,000 Ukrainian 'displaced persons' found refuge in Australia. Among them was future Aussie Rules legend Alex 'Jezza' Jesaulenko.