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Media release • 8 June 2021

LOVE, TYRANNY, AND TERRARIUMS: EXHIBITION EXPLORES OUR OBSESSION WITH PLANTS

Plant fever is raising the temperature at State Library of Queensland with the opening of the latest must-see exhibition on 12 June.

Media release • 24 May 2021

2021 BLACK&WRITE! FELLOWSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

A reclusive wombat and poems about land, memory, love, and art have helped secure black&write! Fellowships for two emerging Aboriginal writers.

Media release •  22 March 2021

FOOTY JERSEYS AND PROTESTS SHIRTS MAKE A STATEMENT IN NEW SHOWCASE

Sports jerseys and protest and commemorative shirts tell the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pride, artistry and defiance in a unique showcase that opens at State Library of Queensland on 27 March.

Media release •  26 Februrary 2021

ART GALLERY ARCHIVE RECOGNISED BY UNESCO WORLD REGISTER

A rare archive documenting one of the nation’s first commercial art galleries has today been added to the prestigious UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

Media release •  7 December 2020

MISCHIEF-MAKING ANIMALS LEAP ONTO THE SHELVES AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Stories for Little Queenslanders series, published by State Library of Queensland, has been created by 21 authors and illustrators as part of the Queensland Government funded First 5 Forever initiative.

Media release •  29 September 2020

DANGEROUS WOMEN AT STATE LIBRARY

Risk-takers and daredevils will be let loose at State Library of Queensland next week with the launch of its first podcast series.

Media release •  22 September 2020

UNDERGROUND ART — MUSIC AND BRISBANE'S YOUTH CULTURE

The poster art of Brisbane’s subversive youth culture of the late 1970s and ‘80s will be explored in a new exhibition at State Library of Queensland opening 28 September. 

Media release •  4 September 2020

QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

A “superbly written” book with “compelling insight” into rugby league has won the richest prize at the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards this evening.

Media release •  5 August 2020

QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Ghosts, war, tenacity and a touch of footy can all be found on the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards shortlist announced today.

Media release •  9 June 2020

MYSTERIOUS ‘GIRL ROBINSON CRUSOE’ HONOURED THROUGH STATE LIBRARY AWARD  

The environmental work of former typist turned ‘girl Robinson Crusoe’ in the 1960s will be explored by the winners of a prestigious State Library of Queensland award announced today. 

Media release •  19 May 2020

2020 BLACK&WRITE! FELLOWS

Reconciliation and diversity were the resonant themes in the children and early reader stories selected for State Library of Queensland’s 2020 black&write! Fellowships. 

Media release •  10 February 2020

$347,465 IN GRANTS FOR QUEENSLAND LIBRARIES

A rugby league star who champions literacy, a travelling pop-up library and singing sessions at a local pool are just some of the innovative public library initiatives to benefit from $347,465 in State Government grants.

Media release •  18 November 2019

THE ELDER, THE BROKEN SPEAR AND JAMES COOK: HISTORY FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE

James Cook’s Endeavour Journal (1768-71) and an Aboriginal oral history will provide a unique view of the British explorer’s historic voyage in a new State Library of Queensland exhibition opening this week. 

Media release •  12 November 2019

WINNERS OF THE 2019 QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Outstanding works of fiction and non-fiction were celebrated as winners of the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards were announced at a ceremony at State Library of Queensland. 

Media release •  4 November 2019

QUEENSLAND SENIORS RECEIVE TECH SAVVY SUPPORT

Queensland seniors will benefit from $285,000 in funding in 2019-20 to beat social isolation through the Tech Savvy Seniors program. 

Media release •  30 October 2019

STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND WINS TWO NATIONAL TRUST (QUEENSLAND) AWARDS 

A popular exhibition about a married couple who cruised the streets in a Cadillac in the 1960s and ‘70s taking hundreds of thousands of photos of Queensland homes has won two 2019 Queensland Heritage Awards at a ceremony in Brisbane last night. 

Media release •  14 October 2019

STATE LIBRARY ANNOUNCES 2019 YOUNG WRITERS AWARD WINNER 

A poignant story about a son’s trip back to China to scatter his father’s ashes has won the State Library of Queensland’s 2019 Young Writers Award. 

Media release •  30 September 2019

QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED 

The 2019 Queensland Literary Awards has attracted a record number of entries, with the shortlist of literary hopefuls vying for $253,500 in prize money. 

Media release •  16 September 2019

MILKSHAKES AND MEMORIES — STATE LIBRARY EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF GREEK CAFES

Banana splits and fish ‘n’ chips are on the menu at State Library of Queensland from 27 September with a new exhibition that explores the delicious history of Greek cafes.

Media release •  28 August 2019

$894,996 IN GRANTS FOR QUEENSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Projects that create inclusive spaces for people with disabilities, capture cultural capital or support new parents are some of the exciting Queensland public library initiatives to benefit from nearly $894,996 in State Government grants, administered by State Library of Queensland.

Media release •  5 August 2019

MAD HATTERS AND MERRY-GO-ROUNDS AT STATE LIBRARY

Discover the lighter side of politics with the Behind the Lines and Swings and Roundabouts exhibition at State Library of Queensland from 15 August.

Media release • 17 July 2019

BUDERIM GINGER WINS QUEENSLAND BUSINESS HISTORY AWARD

Buderim Ginger was awarded the prestigious 2019 Queensland Business History Award at Wednesday night’s Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame induction dinner in Brisbane.

Media release • 29 May 2019

ROYAL MENUS TO RAILWAY MAPS — STATE LIBRARY WINNERS TO TRACK PRINTING OFFICE HISTORY

The visual history of the Queensland Government Printing Office will be explored by the winners of a prestigious State Library of Queensland award.

Media release • 8 May 2019

COUNTRY, CULTURE AND NATURE INSPIRE 2019 BLACK&WRITE! FELLOWS

Connection to Country and the natural world is the inspiration for two stories aimed at young people and children, which will be developed as part of the 2019 black&write! Fellowships.

Media release • 23 April 2019

INDIGENOUS RADIO MAKES WAVES AT STATE LIBRARY

Stories of rebellion and reclamation will be explored in a new State Library of Queensland showcase opening 4 May that celebrates the first Indigenous radio station in an Australian capital city.

Media release • 23 April 2019

RARE BOOK THAT STARTED ANZAC DAY TRADITION RECOGNISED BY UNESCO WORLD REGISTER

A century-old book that established Anzac Day as an event of national remembrance has been added to the prestigious UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register.

Media release • 21 March 2019

SAVING LOST LANGUAGES AT STATE LIBRARY

Century-old documents held at State Library of Queensland hold the key to the revival of near extinct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders languages.

Media release • 9 February 2019

EXHIBITION TELLS STORY OF BLACKBIRDING IN QUEENSLAND

Tricked, kidnapped and enslaved; the history of the strength and resilience of Australian South Sea Islanders is explored in State Library of Queensland’s newest exhibition opening 16 February.

Media release • 8 February 2019

CRIME QUEEN LYNDA LA PLANTE TALKS REVENGE AT STATE LIBRARY

British crime queen, Lynda La Plante, will discuss her new book, Widows’ Revenge, at State Library of Queensland on 13 February.

Media release • 8 February 2019

$60,000 IN FELLOWSHIPS FOR QUEENSLAND RESEARCHERS

Applications for State Library of Queensland’s annual research fellowships are now open.

Media release • 17 December 2018

ROBOT RACES AND CARDBOARD CASTLES AT STATE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER

About 30,000 children and their families are expected to step into a world of art, stories and play with the State Library of Queensland’s Summer Festival from 31 December.

Media release • 3 December 2018

KIDS CAN BEAT ACADEMIC SLUMP WITH SUMMER READING CLUB

The national Summer Reading Club has kicked off, with Australian children expected to read half a million books in December and January, helping to stop the ‘summer slide’.

Media release • 26 November 2018

THE COUPLE, THE CADILLAC AND THE CAMERA

A husband and wife who cruised the streets in a pink Cadillac in the 1960s and ‘70s taking hundreds of thousands of photos of Queensland homes feature in a major new State Library of Queensland exhibition opening 7 December.

Media release • 21 November 2018​

​​​​​​QUEENSLAND CONSERVATOR WINS NATIONAL PRIZE

A State Library of Queensland conservator was crowned national Conservator of the Year at a special ceremony in Melbourne last night.

Media release • 7 November 2018​

AN ARSONIST AND AN ADMIRAL IN CONVERSATION IN STATE LIBRARY FIRST

A loner. A twisted mind. A devastating firestorm.

Media release • 23 October 2018

WINNERS OF THE 2018 QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Real life events explored through both non-fiction and fiction have been revealed as winners at tonight’s 2018 Queensland Literary Awards ceremony at State Library of Queensland.

Media release • 22 September 2018

STATE LIBRARY COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS OF PALM ISLAND

The story of a Palm Island boat builder who saved his people’s language from extinction is revealed in a new State Library of Queensland showcase opening today.

Media release • 31 August 2018

EXCEPTIONAL AUSTRALIAN WRITERS REVEALED AS FINALISTS IN QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARDS

Stories from Queensland’s most exciting young writers and new work from Australian publishing heavyweights are finalists in the prestigious Queensland Literary Awards for 2018.

Ministerial statements

View the latest relevant media statements from Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Leeanne Enoch.

Ministerial release • 12 December 2018

SUMMER SIZZLES AT THE CULTURAL CENTRE

The Queensland Cultural Centre is heating up for a summer holiday season of arts and cultural adventure with a sizzling program of exhibitions, performances and activities.

Ministerial release • 24 October 2018

2018 QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARD WINNERS SHOW OFF LOCAL TALENT

The Palaszczuk Government has congratulated this year’s line-up of talented writers at the Queensland Literary Awards, including the winners of the prestigious Queensland Premier’s Awards.

Ministerial release • 1 August 2018

CULTURAL CENTRE ATTRACTS 7 MILLION VISITORS IN 2017–2018

Brisbane’s Cultural Centre continues to thrive, attracting a record 7 million visitors in 2017-18, Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said today.

Ministerial release • 24 September 2018

TOOWOOMBA'S ALIVE WITH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARTS AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES

When it comes to fun and engaging STEM and early literacy activities this school holidays, Toowoomba children and families are spoiled for choice.