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Better Beginnings is delighted to release 30 new rhyme videos as part of our catalogue of rhymes, stories and songs.
Casting a net into WA's fishy past
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WA history
The State Library’s heaving bucket of fishy photos offers a compelling glimpse into Western Australia’s relationship with all things piscatorial.
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Photographs and films
WA history
The State Library’s collection of ephemera also offers a fascinating, kitsch-filled, insight into the historic evolution of the Dockers visual identity. Jump aboard with us for a rollicking history of football in Fremantle.
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The poetry category of the Western Australian Premier's Book Awards has been renamed to honour late Yamaji-Wilunyu elder Dr Charmaine Papertalk Green Smith
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The Ilford Orloff Awards recognise and highlight the contributions of professional photographers and videographers from WA. There are three sections: photographic stills, video and media and the State Library of Western Australia Narrative Award.
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In partnership with the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards, Magabala Books has announced the 2026 Daisy Utemorrah Award shortlist. Congratulations to the talented finalists: Amanda Lott, Junaidah Mamid and Elise Thornthwaite.
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Whether you’re a regular visitor or just drop in now and then, we’d love to hear your thoughts on your local public library.
Perth's place in shared sporting history
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Photographs and films
WA history
Glasgow will this week host the twenty third edition of the Commonwealth Games with a compact, budget-friendly, format stre
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Libraries and library professionals from across the state were honoured at the 2026 Library Board Awards, held at the State Library of Western Australia on 2 July.
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Fantastical worlds, grim underbellies and stories of place and identity make up this year’s shortlist, which reflects the richness and complexity of WA storytelling.
In her own words
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Aboriginal stories
WA history
Born in Carnarvon 1918, Jessie shares her memories of being taken from her mother and sent to Moore River Settlement.
The CWA Cookbook and Country Cooking
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Podcasts
WA history
Grab a cuppa, pull up a comfy chair and watch a panel of experts explore the enduring influence of both the Country Women’s Association (CWA) and its iconic cookbook.