Hot topics
Need to know more? Hot topics pages give you quick access to the resources of the State Library of Queensland. Follow the links to find materials held in the State Library on the following topics:
Explore this hot topic to find resources available in the State Library on cartooning, animation and Manga.
From sticky tape to the Hills Hoist inventions have changed and shaped the way we live. Visit our Hot Topics page if you would like to know more about the famous and not so famous inventions and of course, the inventors who created them.
World Habitat Day, 1st October 2007- A Safe City is a Just City
This hot topic links to material in the State Library of Queensland Collections that relate to housing, habitat and shelter.
Courier Mail Big Book Club Diversity Writes Literary Event
Links to literature and music resources held in the State Library, in support of the Courier Mail Big Book Club Diversity Writes Literary Event.
2007 Brisbane Writers Festival
The State Library gives you access to a fantastic range of the literature, Australian poetry, creative writing and other works by participants of the 2007 Brisbane Writers Festival.
Archive
Looking for a hot topic that is no longer listed on this page? Previous hot topics are still available in the archive.
More information
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Last updated: 15th May 2008
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