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• 6 December 2019

  Come aboard Australia's new Antarctic icebreaker
  The Australian Antarctic Program is recruiting science support specialists to work on the nation’s new hi-tech Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina.

• 2 December 2019

  Increased commitment for proposed Davis aerodrome
  On the 60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty System the Federal Government has announced further funding to strengthen Australia’s engagement in Antarctica. 

• 1 December 2019

  60th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty
  Antarctic nations around the world are today marking the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most successful international agreements, the Antarctic Treaty.

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