Thanks to a request from staff in HCA the Library currently has trial access to Australian Newspapers (1831-2000) part of ProQuest’s Historical Newspapers series, which covers two of the most influential Australian newspapers: The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.

You can access Australian Newspapers via the E-resources trials page.

Trial access ends 11th May 2024.

Providing nearly 170 years of coverage, Australian Newspapers includes the two leading Australian newspapers: The Age (1854–2000) and the Sydney Morning Herald (1831–2000).

The Age is known for its investigative reporting and along with its journalists, has won dozens of Australia’s most prestigious journalism prizes, including the Walkley Award. Since 1854, The Age has reported on the latest local news on Melbourne, Victoria and news from across the world.

Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest continuously published and most widely-read newspaper in Australia. Founded in 1831, the Sydney Morning Herald has been providing readers with significant news from Sydney, Australia and the world.

Both newspapers are considered two of the most influential Australian newspapers and have been labeled Australia’s newspapers of record. With these newspapers, gain insight into politics, business, culture, sports, and more throughout Australian history

You can access Australian Newspapers via the E-resources trials page.
Trial access ends 11th May 2024.
Feedback welcome.

Please note, trial access to a resource is an opportunity for our staff and students to try a resource out and give feedback on its quality and usefulness. However, if we trial a resource this is not an indication that we plan to or will be able to purchase or subscribe to the resource in the near future.

Caroline Stirling – Academic Support Librarian for History, Classics and Archaeology