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Bedford truck acquisition
The National Museum of Australia is acquiring the historic Bedford truck which was used to deliver supplies and correspondence to the Aboriginal stockmen, domestic workers and families who walked off ‘Wave Hill’ station in August 1966 in the Northern Territory, as a protest against unfair wages.

CSIRO global wi-fi invention in ‘A History of the World in 100 Objects’ exhibition
A revolutionary 1992 CSIRO invention that led to wi-fi as we know it today, has been chosen by the National Museum of Australia to be part of the A History of the World in 100 Objects exhibition which opens in Canberra in September.

Encounters Indigenous Cultural Workers Scholarships awardees
Six awardees will embark on three-month intensive internships in Australia and the United Kingdom after being chosen for the inaugural 2016 Encounters Indigenous Cultural Workers Scholarships, sponsored by the National Museum of Australia (NMA) and The Prince’s Charities Australia (PCA).

Iconic Canning Stock Route paintings tour Japan
Iconic Indigenous paintings from the National Museum of Australia’s Canning Stock Route collection go on display in Japan today, at the start of a major international tour of a jewel in the crown of the institution’s National Historical Collection.

Museum acquires Namatjira painting
A watercolour painting of Mount Hermannsburg and the Lutheran Mission, by renowned Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira, has been acquired by the National Museum of Australia.

World record breaking fleece on display at RSPCA ACT
RSPCA ACT in partnership with the National Museum of Australia is proud to launch the display of ‘Chris’ the sheep’s record-breaking fleece.

National Museum acquires Peter Norman Olympic singlet
The National Museum of Australia in Canberra has acquired the historic 1968 Olympic singlet worn by Australian silver medallist Peter Norman, who was best known for his part in that event’s historic civil rights podium protest.

Vale Dr John Hirst
Dr John Hirst, the renowned Australian historian who passed away last week, made a remarkable contribution to the National Museum of Australia over many years.

New #AustraliaDay twitter emoji unveiled as Australians prepare to share their Australia Day
Whether you’re celebrating 26 January 2016 by swimming at the beach, firing up the BBQ or watching fireworks, this Australia Day there’s one way to make sure you are part of celebrations across the nation – with an exclusive Australia Day Twitter emoji.

New Exhibition Commemorates 2016 Australian of the Year Finalists
Champions for gender equality, the abolition of capital punishment, conservation, personal sacrifice for others, affordable health care and the building of youth self-esteem, are honoured in a new exhibition featuring the National Australia Day Council’s (NADC) 2016 Australian of the Year finalists.

Encounters: Revealing Stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Objects from the British Museum
A Gweagal shield and two spears collected when Lieutenant James Cook first set foot in Botany Bay in 1770 are among the rare artefacts on display in a landmark exhibition, Encounters: Revealing Stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Objects from the British Museum, launched in Canberra today.

National Museum acquires historic Australian Rules collection
Australian Rules Grand Final winning jumpers and trophies, worn and won by the Richmond legend Royce Hart, are among items purchased by the National Museum of Australia, in Canberra.