We have a range of genealogy tools to help you research your family history and also take a trip into the past with our historical Australian newspapers collection.
Check them out:
Ancestry Library Edition is a research database for genealogists and family history enthusiasts. It can help you to trace your family history, with records from the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The full version of Ancestry is available on public computers at selected branches.
Please note that access is only available in some of our libraries and that Ancestry Library Edition and the Ancestry.com that is available via a subscription do vary slightly, click here to view the differences.
If you need help we suggest visiting the Ancestry Library Edition help page or you can watch this Niche Academy tutorial.
Get ready to uncover your family's rich and vibrant history using MyHeritage Library Edition. With billions of historical records, available in 42 languages, exclusive family tree profiles and millions of historical photos, this database is your key to your ancestral past. Records span five centuries and include censuses, military records, immigration and passenger lists and so much more. Whether you're at the library, at home or on the go, MyHeritage Library Edition is ready to guide you on your ancestral journey. Start exploring your heritage today!
If you need help we suggest visiting the MyHeritage support page.
Historical newspaper content is among researchers most sought-after primary source material. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Australian Collection empowers researchers to digitally travel back through decades to become eyewitnesses to history. Covering leading issues and events, like the gold rush, federation, international politics, society and business, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Australian Collection reveals the day-to-day news coverage valued by researchers.
Coverage: 1831 - 2000
If you need help we suggest visiting the ProQuest help page.