Society and water

Dip your toe into the many currents of culture, leisure, sport and trade that connect every Australian to the waters that surround and inspire us.

Lighthouses in the collection

50 years on - Remembering Cyclone Tracy

Black and white photograph showing the damage in the northern suburbs of Darwin
SPIRIT OF AUSTRALIA driven by Ken Warby on Blowering Dam

Australia's Daring World Record- Ken Warby

Paula Stafford

This black and white photograph depicting the interior of Paula Stafford's Tog Shop at Broadbeach Gold Coast, Queensland about 1957. Paula is seen standing to the right, gesturing towards her customer, to her left.

More swimwear in the collection

From our education team

School programs and online resources perfect for school students

A collection of green and gold swimsuits from different eras on a white background

Celebrating the Olympics and Paralympics