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 […]
Dunk Island Beach, c.1950s, ITM435811 Have you ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and living on the beach? What would it take for you to make the change? For Edmund Banfield, after suffering a nervous collapse at 46, he decided to find somewhere quiet for his health. In 1897, he and his wife Bertha […]
Before spreadsheets, databases and drop-down menus, Queensland was run on paper. Big books. Heavy books. Beautiful, ingenious and sometimes very strange books. From marbled edges and locking mechanisms to inks that slowly eat through the page, the records books in the Printed & Bound exhibition reveal the hidden craft and quiet labour behind everyday government. […]
Archives are more than repositories of history; they are cultural heritage tapestries. For First Nations Peoples, historical records can evoke both pain and empowerment. The records may reflect past injustices, but they also hold the potential to reconnect individuals with their cultural roots and reclaim lost languages. Queensland State Archives (QSA) recognises the need for […]
Brisbane proudly calls itself the River City and with good reason. From the first permanent crossing of the Brisbane River at Victoria Bridge to the recently opened Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, the city has been shaped by the structures that connect its north and south. With the Walter Taylor Bridge marking its 90th anniversary this […]
