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From May to June, The Edge will showcase the Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition featuring the photographic works of finalists from the 2024 Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism. More than 3000 images were entered, across news and sport, portraiture and visual essays. In selecting the three finalists for each category, the Walkley photography judges looked for newsworthiness, impact, creativity and technical skill. This exhibition highlights contemporary news events and issues, from Bondi and Birdsville to Ukraine, Uganda and the USA. The photojournalists negotiated conflict zones and protests, challenging conditions, social stigma and shame. They visualised and humanised complicated concepts such as climate change and gender identity. And with their technical mastery, expertise and aesthetic instincts, they have produced some of the most outstanding images of the year. These pictures speak volumes. Some encapsulate a complex story in a single frame. From fleeting moments, captured in a split second, to images taken after months of research and trust-building, photographs such as these have the power to depict a subject’s inner world and express it through their setting. The Walkley photographic awards are part of the highest accolades in Australian news reporting and we are proud to present this across The Edge entry screens. Swing by for captivating storytelling and powerful photographic essays. Nikon-Walkley Press Photography Exhibition The Edge Digital Screens During opening hours from the 15 May Content advice. This exhibition includes photographs, stories and information that may be confronting. The exhibition contains words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Visitors should be aware that this exhibition contains images of, references to, and names of deceased persons. If you need to talk to someone about what you’ve seen in this exhibition, for non-urgent support there are free and confidential services available.

Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries between 7-20 July to see the colourful Venetian glass mosaic created by late Brisbane artist, Don Ross. Entry is free. This powerful tribute to the men and women who served in World War II is only revealed twice per year – in January (to coincide with the artist's birthday) and during Brisbane Open House. It features an astounding 140,000 hand cut Smalti Tessera (Venetian glass) tiles. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is open 10am—4pm, Sunday to Friday (closed Saturdays and public holidays). Visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.

Join one of our friendly volunteer guides on a tour of the award-winning State Library of Queensland building at South Bank. Learn about our spaces, collections and services and discover our fascinating current exhibitions. Tours are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, or on request by emailing info@slq.qld.gov.au. Tours take approximately 45-60 minutes and can be customised to your interests. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. State Library films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise staff upon your arrival.