In conversation with Bruce Pascoe
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From the author of the groundbreaking bestseller Dark Emu comes The European Mind, Bruce Pascoe’s bold new exploration of how we arrived here – and where we might hope to go.
Regenerative Histories
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Explore truth-telling, collaboration and community-led research at this unmissable event.
Writing and publishing across cultural fault lines
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PEN Perth presents publisher and cultural leader Louise Adler in conversation with author and activist Sisonke Msimang to explore the pressures and possibilities facing writers, publishers and readers.
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August is National Family History Month, a nationwide celebration of discovering your roots and connecting with the stories that shape who we are. Discover what's on at the State Library.
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Every 2 months on the second Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30pm until Tue 17 Nov 2026
The Friends of Battye Inc. present a series of talks throughout the year on Western Australian historical topics. These talks are open to members and the wider community
Getting started
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Every 3 months on the last Wednesday, 11am - 1pm until Wed 25 Nov 2026
Do you want to find out about your family history and don’t know where to start? Let us help you at one of our free and friendly talks at the State Library and we’ll show you.
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Monthly on the last Wednesday, 2 - 4pm until Wed 25 Nov 2026
Discover how to find out more about your kinship in a joint presentation from the Storylines team and the Aboriginal History WA team.