This is only a slight thread creep!

Due to my recent computer issues, I was unaware that Australia's National Library and its fantastic essential newspaper/magazine/picture digitised archive "TROVE" - along with many other history "collecting" institutions, on behalf of all Australians -
   are in dire straits with funding running out this year and none in the pipeline.
Apparently the funding has been reducing for over 30 years, just as legit requirements for more, increase with every year.   Words fail me......
Although personally, I consider ensuring Australia's historical records are kept and publically available for us all, is far more important than helping fund NATO's latest little games, but that's just me I guess.
Here are a couple of recent articles explaining the situation :

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/national-library-s-treasure-trove-under-threat-from-budget-cuts-20221212-p5c5m6.ht

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jan/06/national-library-of-australias-free-digital-archives-may-be-forced-to-close-with


Cheers, R-J