Announcements

Holiday Period Services

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

State Records Office opening and closure days and times during the holiday period (December 2024 and January 2025)

State Records Commission Annual Report 2023 - 2024

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The 23rd Annual Report of the State Records Commission has been tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia and is now available for download.

New Information Management Framework for Western Australia

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Framework will help State and local government agencies navigate requirements for information management in Western Australia.

Online Guide to 1993 State Cabinet Records released

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information, an online guide to 1993 State Cabinet records has been released.

Winners of the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Joint winners announced for the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award for excellence in researching WA State Archives

General Retention and Disposal Authorities (GRDAs) for State and local government information

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office has updated the General Disposal Authority for State �� Information and the General Disposal Authority for Local �� Information.

Shortlist for the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Shortlist is announced for the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award which recognises excellence in research and the use of State Archives

Nominations are called for the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Nominations are now called for the 2024 Margaret Medcalf Award which acknowledges excellence in research and referencing of State Archives.

Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2020: 'What does it matter so long as you get the money?' Behind bars and between the pages of women and crime

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr Leigh Straw presents the 2020 Geoffrey Bolton Lecture

Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2019: Truth-telling, Archives and Human Rights

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Truth-telling, Archives and Human Rights was the topic of the 2019 Geoffrey Bolton Lecture, delivered by Professor Jane Lydon, Wesfarmers Chair in Australian History at the University of Westen Australia, on Monday evening 14 October 2019.

Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2022: Looking Upriver // Looking Downriver

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Julian Bolleter explores the evolving edges of urban river-space. How they're changing both with the ebb and flow of what is built along them, responding to the needs and aspirations of Perth dwellers, and so too, how the tides are literally turning.

Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2021: Yarning Ancestors Words

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In support of National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week we are re-sharing the Geoffrey Bolton Lecture: Yarning Ancestors Words – exploring the role of archives in reconciliation

Geoffrey Bolton Lecture 2023: Overlooked: Western Australia’s Place in the Universe

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Explore the role of archives in discovering and exploring the universe through stories from three guest speakers – Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker, Paul Jones from the Perth Observatory, and local author, Julia Lawrinson.

Winner of the 2023 Margaret Medcalf Award Announced

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The winner of the 2023 Margaret Medcalf Award is 'The Lives and Legacies of a Carceral Island: a Biographical History of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island', a book by Ann Curthoys, Shino Konishi and Alexandra Ludewig.

State Records Commission Annual Report 2022 - 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The 22nd Annual Report of the State Records Commission has been tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia and is now available for download.

Margaret Medcalf Award Lunchtime Talks

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Join this years' Margaret Medcalf Award shortlist as they bring their research to life in an upcoming series of lunchtime talks.

Online Guide to digitised 1992 State Cabinet Records released

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information, State Cabinet records from 1992 are now available online through the State Records Office of WA.

State Records Commission Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The 20th Annual Report of the State Records Commission has been tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia and is now available for download.

Shortlist for the 2023 Margaret Medcalf Award

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Shortlist is announced for the 2023 Margaret Medcalf Award which recognises excellence in research and the use of State Archives

New State Records Office Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office has developed a new strategic plan 2023-2026 in consultation with stakeholders.

New SRO Newsletter

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Stay informed with our new SRO Newsletter

Release of Guide to 1989 State Cabinet Records

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000

To mark International to Access to Information Day, the SRO has released a Guide to the 1989 State Cabinet Records

Site under Construction

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office is moving to www.wa.gov.au.

RetroMaps now online

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

See Perth's changing landscape through historical survey plans.

2020 Margaret Medcalf Award

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Dr Tiffany Shellam wins the 2020 Margaret Medcalf Award

Research Support Service

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

You can now book appointments online if you need help from one of our archivists for your research work.

Voices of the Archives, episode 2

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Listen to the second episode from our new Voices of the Archives series with Dr Tiffany Shellam.

Online Guide to digitised 1990 State Cabinet Records released

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information, State Cabinet records from 1990 are now available to access online through the State Records Office of WA.

Public Holiday - Monday 27 September

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

We will be closed on Monday 27 September for the public holiday.

Voices of the Archives, episode 1

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Listen to this first episode from our new Voices of the Archives series in which Dr Leigh Straw is interviewed and discusses her research using archival material.

Re-opening of the Archives Reading Room

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Subject to interim restrictions being lifted from Tuesday 6th July, the Reading Room at the State Library and State Archives will re-open to the public on Tuesday as per normal opening hours.

Temporary Closure

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The State Library / State Archives is temporary closed.

Information Awareness Month 2021 - Building Trust

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Joint Statement by Catherine Fletcher, Information Commissioner, and Damian Shepherd, Director State Records WA

Easter Opening Hours

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

We will be closed from 5.30pm on Thursday 1 April until 9am Tuesday 6 April for the Easter Break.

Flashback to Think Tank 2020

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

One year on from the Information Management Think Tank, we revisit the events of that day.

Services During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The Alexander Library and Reading Room will be closed this week (1-5 February) for COVID-19 safety measures.

New Research Space for State Archives

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office of WA and State Library of WA have co-located research spaces (comprising the Search and Reading Rooms) on the 3rd floor of the State Library at the Alexander Library Building.

COVID-19 Contact Registers Rescinded

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Records Management: DA 2020-006 Ad Hoc Disposal Authority - COVID-19 - Contact Registers has been rescinded

Margaret Medcalf Award

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Nominations for the Margaret Medcalf Award are now closed.

Update on the proposed new Standard for Records Management and supporting tools

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Update on a proposed new Standard for Records Management and supporting tools for WA government.

New draft SRC Standard and supporting tools

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000

A new records management Standard and tools for WA government.

Robin Barrington Wins the 2019 Margaret Medcalf Award

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This year's Margaret Medcalf Award winner is Dr Robin Barrington for her journal article A Race War: Tracing emotions on the Murchison frontier in Western Australia 1880-1915.

Services during the Christmas/New Year Holiday Period 2021/2022

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Christmas/New Year Holiday Period 2021/2022

Search the State Archives Collection

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Online Catalogue of the SRO provides access to the State Archives Collection

Voices of the Archives, episode 3

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Listen to this third episode from our new Voices of the Archives series with Dr. Julian Bolleter.

Resumption of Normal Services

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Normal services have resumed for the archives reading room.

Anzac Day 2022 Closure

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

A reminder that the State Records Office is closed on Anzac Day Monday 25 April 2022.

Nominations are called for the 2022 Margaret Medcalf Award

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Margaret Medcalf Award recognises excellence in referencing and research.

‘The Carceral Colony’ Wins the 2021 Margaret Medcalf Award

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

A challenging re-examination of Western Australia’s Convict System has won the 2021 Margaret Medcalf Award.

Microsoft 365 Compliance Centre for Records Management

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The SRO recently released new Records Management Advice on using Microsoft 365 Compliance Centre for Records Management

State Records Commission Annual Report 2021 - 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The 21st Annual Report of the State Records Commission has been tabled in the Parliament of Western Australia and is now available for download.

Online Guide to digitised 1991 State Cabinet Records released

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information, State Cabinet records from 1991 are now available online through the State Records Office of WA.

Shortlist for the 2022 Margaret Medcalf Award

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Shortlist announced for the Margaret Medcalf Award for excellence in archival research.

National Day of Mourning and King's Birthday Public Holidays

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The SRO and the State Library building will be closed on Thursday 22 September 2022 for the National Day of Mourning and Monday 26 September 2022 for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday.

SROWA Winter 2022 Newsletter Out Now

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The Winter 2022 edition of the State Records Office of WA's quarterly Newsletter includes latest news, publications, events and more.

Joint winners of the 2022 Margaret Medcalf Award

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This annual Award honours Ms Margaret Medcalf OAM, the second State Archivist for Western Australia (from 1971 to 1989), for her valuable contribution to the development of archives in Western Australia.

Easter Closure

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office will be closed over the Easter break

Services on Monday 6 March

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The State Records Office (including the Archives Reading Room) will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 6 March.

Nominations for the 2023 Margaret Medcalf Award have now closed

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Margaret Medcalf Award recognises excellence in referencing and research of archives.