Additional Australian newspaper databases
If you've checked the sources on our main Older newspapers page and still can't find what you need, try some of the news index databases listed below.
These databases are not full-text, however they will give you all the necessary publication details (newspaper name, article title, date and page number) to request a specific newspaper article via Document Delivery or look up on local library catalogue hardcopy holdings.
Regional newspaper indexes
- Illawarra IndexIndex of selected articles with regional focus from the Illawarra Mercury and other local Illawarra newspapers and Illawarra Historical Society Bulletin. Australian. Index. 1950+ This is a subset of the Wollongong City Library catalogue.To search, select Advanced Search then select "Illawarra Index" from the drop-down menu next to the main search box.
- Shoalhaven Local Newspapers IndexIndexes articles about the Shoalhaven region from the South Coast Register and other local newspapers
- Sutherland Shire Libraries Local History IndexIndexed articles from local Sutherland shire newspapers from 1900 to 2003.
Subject based indexes with news coverage
- Art-related Press Clippings CollectionArt Gallery of New South Wales press clippings. Australian. Full-text. 1905 - 1953 incomplete
- AustLitIndexes book reviews and literary articles in major Australian newspapers. Coverage dates vary for each paper.
- Australian Indigenous Index - INFOKOORIIndexes articles from the Koori Mail newspaper 1991+ as well as earlier articles on indigenous affairs from other NSW newspapers.
- Australian Public Affairs Full Text (Informit Full-Text)Indexes selected feature articles from major Australian capital city newspapers 1978+. Coverage dates vary for each paper.
- Media ScanIndexes feature articles and opinion sections from major daily Australian newspapers 1991+. Coverage dates very for each paper.
- Parlinfo - Media CollectionAn index to Australian newspaper article clippings of interest to Australian politics and government from early 1900s through to present day. Note the article citations provide publication name, date and article title, but not specific page numbers.
