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A new genus and species of a songbird related to magpies and currawongs sheds light on the evolution of these birds in Australia.

Although famed for their beauty, we know surprisingly little about these beetle gems.

A fall of the last Balinese Kingdom: in painting and words.

In 1925, Museum staff were contracted to prepare fish exhibits for the Fijian Government. Unfortunately, all did not go to plan.

Who doesn’t like a good mystery? Well, there are plenty to solve in the spider world!

It has been a huge year for the Streamwatch Team supporting volunteers and running events across Sydney.

The British exploration of the Australia-Pacific region in historical perspective.

Ten new species and one genus of land snail have been discovered in coastal areas and on the islands of the Western Australian Kimberley.

Australia's big museums and art galleries each use as much energy as a small country town. How long can we afford, let alone justify that?

No alcohol required - the specimens we’re maintaining are documents, photographs and emerging forms of media and data.

One of our Research Library's greatest treasures is a sketchbook containing original drawings by 18th century English artist Sarah Stone.

Will new technology allow accurate, rapid, and cost efficient observations of the marine environment?

Books, digital content and the future of libraries.

Productivity and interesting conversation between volunteers and colleagues go hand in hand in the DigiVol lab.

Earlier this year, we presented our first two Pacific Youth at the Museum events.