UNBELIEVABLE: Library | History Defined

How to Sell a Genocide has been removed from a library near Bondi – but libraries represent freedom of thought

Sydney’s Waverley Council, which includes Bondi Beach within its boundaries, has removed a book on the war on Gaza, titled How to Sell a Genocide, from its library shelves, pending review. This followed a complaint from a survivor of last year’s Bondi Beach massacre.

The Conversation · Aug 19

In 1870, a book was borrowed from a library in Australia. 150 years later, it was found behind a fireplace

A library book borrowed in the 1870s has returned to Kiama, Australia. It was discovered sealed inside a fireplace during recent home renovations. The overdue fine for the "Antiquities of Athens" book would be substantial. However, the library will not collect any payment from the unknown borrower. The historical book…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Library unveils performance schedule for 200th birthday

A flagship state library is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a program of live performances throughout September and October.

AAP · Jul 18

Helen Garner says State Library of Victoria turned into ‘party central’, with planned job cuts to ‘bring disgrace’ on Melbourne

Acclaimed author ‘sick’ about 171-year-old institution’s proposed restructure as hundreds of writers sign open letter in protest

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025

The full list of strikes happening in London this month

A host of strike action will take place in the coming weeks

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

State Library of Victoria faces job cuts as staff accuse management of pursuing ‘digital vanity projects’

Under the plan, 39 jobs would be lost and the public-facing workforce of reference librarians would be cut from 25 staff to 10

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Proposed cuts at State Library of Victoria go against its mission – and will hurt the disadvantaged

The State Library of Victoria – recognised this year as the third most popular library in the world – is proposing major cuts to staff and services. The number of reference librarians will be cut from 25 to ten. Children’s and family engagement officers will be axed, as will digital…

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

How to complete Building a Library in ARC Raiders

For education.

Destructoid · Nov 10, 2025

The influence of David Scase on British theatre has been overlooked

Letter: Responding to an interview with Anthony Hopkins, Colin Lovelace pays tribute to the artistic director who gave a break to him and many other actors

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Oscar Wilde’s library card reissued by the British Library 130 years after it was revoked

The British Library said they hoped to honour Wilde’s memory and ‘acknowledge the injustices and immense suffering he faced’

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025