Regional Rivalries celebrates the diversity of Australian sporting culture through unique and unexpected competitions and events. With more than 10 million people living in regional and remote areas, sport and competitive events play an important role in bringing the community together. Many of these events are specific to particular regional locations and are based on long-term traditions. Between 2024 and 2026 the Library commissioned the Regional Sport and Competitive Events Photography Project aiming to document sports and competitive events not already represented in our collections. This exhibition is curated by Karen Schamberger.