Forever’s a long time in digital years. A broken link here, a missing drive there and history slips away. At Queensland State Archives we’re exploring how to keep Queensland history from vanishing as different hardware and software become obsolete. Can you still open that résumé you wrote in WordPerfect in 1994? That’s the problem with […]
The truth is out there. Or perhaps it was once flashing across the skies of Northern Queensland? Join us as we delve into one of the more tantalising police records held in the Queensland State Archives: “ITM373641 – Unidentified Flying Objects“. A flurry of strange sightings occurred in the skies above Northern Queensland in the […]
Becky Bligh, from Queensland State Archives’ First Nations Strategy team, reflects on Archie Moore’s award-winning exhibition, kith and kin, and its moving message of family and intergenerational storytelling. In July, Queensland State Archives hosted Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist Archie Moore and curator Ellie Buttrose in an intimate conversation about kith and kin, Archie’s globally acclaimed work soon […]
Ensconced in one of the last colonial quarters in Brisbane city, Queensland’s Parliament House offers a moment of sandstone elegance in a busy cityscape. Parliament House may look like a stately monument to democracy but look closer, and you’ll find a building every bit as improvised, ambitious and chaotic as the city around it. A […]
This NAIDOC Week, make space for reflection and discussion and use this week as a chance to talk with your team about the theme and what it means for your work. NAIDOC Week (6–13 July 2025) is our yearly chance to slow down, stand on Country and remember why our work matters. This year’s theme […]
What the sea takes, it seldom returns – and never in its original condition. So it was with the SS Yongala and the 122 souls aboard her when the ship disappeared in March 1911. Yongala was in excellent condition, skippered by a seasoned mariner and possessed of a solid reputation. She was the veteran of […]
Digital preservation is all about ensuring that the files, photos, videos and documents we create today remain accessible and usable for years to come. With technology constantly evolving, formats becoming obsolete and storage media degrading over time, it’s easy to lose valuable digital content if we’re not careful. By understanding the best practices for file […]
How do we as a state communicate our splendour and worth to the world? Queensland artists Lloyd Rees and Percival Trompf likely pondered this every time they were tasked with crafting another tourism ad, while working for the Queensland Government Printing Office. They were working in an era where dry hyperbole and broad artistic licence […]
The Queen’s Wharf redevelopment in Brisbane revitalizes the CBD with a blend of historical significance and modern design. This area, rich in Indigenous and colonial heritage, features landmarks like the Commissariat Store and Treasury Building. The project incorporates Indigenous art, ensuring a connection between Brisbane’s past and vibrant future.
Aerial view of the grand parade of livestock at the Royal National Show, Brisbane, 1958 ITM1430391 The Royal Queensland Show, or Ekka as it’s affectionately known by locals, is an annual event held in Brisbane. It’s a vibrant celebration that brings together the city and the country to showcase Queensland’s rich agricultural heritage, culture, and […]
