National Centre of Biography News
The Australian Crowd, by Stephen Baxter (2014)
The National Centre of Biography circulates a monthly newsletter containing the latest news, events and publications in the world of biography. Read past issues here.
National Centre of Biography News, June 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
As we approach the mid-point of the year, the NCB has lots to share. We celebrate multiple authors being shortlisted for prizes and are please to share a PhD student being featured on a popular SBS docuseries. We also stumble upon the Australian Dictionary of Biography receiving a mention on the…
Quick Link: ncb-news-jun-2026.pdf(417.06 KB)
National Centre of Biography News, May 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
This issue of the NCB News shares an update on Volume 20 of the ADB as well as notices for several events being held throughout the coming weeks. Plus learn how you can support our work through donating to the ADB Endowment.
Quick Link: ncb-news-may-2026.pdf(1.81 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, April 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
In this issue of the NCB news we remember our late friend and colleague Dr Pat Clarke. We also share notices for lots of upcoming events and have plenty to add to your to-listen and to-read lists. Finally we share with readers a link to the ADB Endowment.
Quick Link: ncb-news-april-2026.pdf(7.7 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, March 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
This month we are pleased to announce the start of a new book talk series run by the NCB called Writing Lives. We also celebrate Karen Fox's award of Supervisor of the Month, share notices for several upcoming events, and draw readers' attention to our Who Am I? Wednesday series on Instagram.
Quick Link: ncb-news-march-2026.pdf(1.46 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, February 2026
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2026
Welcome back to the NCB! In 2026 we look forward to continuing our biographical work: adding more entries to Volume 20 of the ADB, hosting Biography Workshops, advancing our research projects, and much more.
Quick Link: ncb-news-feb-2026.pdf(1.51 MB)
National Centre of Biography News, December 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
In the final NCB News for 2025 we share with readers our annual newsletter Biography Footnotes.
Quick Link: ncb-news-december-2025.pdf(746.22 KB)
National Centre of Biography News, November 2025
Author/editor: Staff, M.
Year published: 2025
In the November issue of the NCB News we share news about the kinds of activities that have been occupying our staff and students lately, from research trips to school visits. And we remind readers that applications for the final Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship are due very soon. Read on for more.
Quick Link: NCB-News-November-2025.pdf(1.55 MB)