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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Fiona Stanley
Fiona Stanley
Fiona Stanley
Fiona Stanley

Fiona Stanley

'Everyone knew who I was'

Fiona Stanley on her career as a paediatric epidemiologist, and working with Aboriginal communities.
Fiona Wood
Fiona Wood
Fiona Wood
Fiona Wood

Fiona Wood

'This is exquisite, that's what I will be'

Surgeon Fiona Wood on problem solving and saying 'yes'.

Jimmy & Jane Barnes and Jesse Lizotte

'All you need is love'

Jimmy & Jane Barnes with photographer Jesse Lizotte on collaborating and making their photograph in a bed of roses.

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Tajette O'Halloran
Tajette O'Halloran
Tajette O'Halloran
Tajette O'Halloran

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National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 finalist Tajette O'Halloran.
Science Week workshop
Science Week workshop
Science Week workshop
Science Week workshop

Science Week workshop

Brains vs. Computers

The ultimate battle! Join us with artist Jess Herrington for a workshop like no other.
NPG x Yarra Ranges
NPG x Yarra Ranges
NPG x Yarra Ranges
NPG x Yarra Ranges

NPG x Yarra Ranges

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022

While the 2022 National Photographic Portrait Prize visits Lilydale in VIC, catch Yarra Ranges Regional Museum curator Maddie Reece as they speak to finalists Ayman Kaake and Joey Chan about photography, portraits and their art practice.

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