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Joelle Gergis on our sunburnt country

In this audio discussion, Dr Joëlle Gergis looks at the long-term history of Australian climate variability.

26 Jul 2018 Duration: 42:04

Grasslands installation

In 2014, award-winning Melbourne artist Linda Tegg transformed the State Library forecourt into a flowering grassland.

15 Oct 2014 Duration: 1:17

Virginia Dahlenburg on 'Black Thursday, February 6th, 1851'

Learn about the painting that captures the drama of one of the worst bushfires in Victoria’s history.

11 Feb 2011 Duration: 29:18

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