Former Antarctic scientist and explorer, Dr Jon Stephenson, was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia on Australia Day.
A message from the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has been read at a commemorative event at Commonwealth Bay in Antarctica to honour the men of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, led by Douglas Mawson 100 years ago.
One hundred years since the first Australian-led Antarctic expedition set foot on the frozen continent, a new group of modern-day expeditioners will honour their momentous achievements.
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