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The State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026. During the caretaker period (starting 6 pm on Tuesday 3 November) content will only be added to this digital channel in line with the caretaker conventions.

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Fellowship Program.
As a Library fellow you can delve into the collection, bringing new perspectives on Victorian life and history.

👀 Read more & apply! slv.vic.gov.au/fellowships

🎉 Happy 111th birthday to the iconic La Trobe Reading Room Dome!

Since 1913, this stunning space has inspired generations of readers, researchers & dreamers. Dive into its history 👉 guides.slv.vic.gov.au/slvhistory/dome

📷 Domed Reading Room, c.1940, Herald & Weekly Times; H94.5

#AFLGrandFinal fever has hit fever pitch in Melbourne! 🏆 But did you know university students played a key role in shaping the VFL? 🤯

Read the blog 👉 blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/st…

📷 The University Football Team, Weekly Times, 8 May 1909

🌟 Be Tiny but Mighty these #SchoolHolidays!

With just moments of Term 3 remaining, step into a world where being small is a superpower! 🌱🌊 Seas of fantastical stories, creative workshops, and interactive Storytimes to ignite imaginations.

👉 slv.vic.gov.au/stories/spotli…