This week at Mawson

A group of emperor penguins sussing out human visitors, with the rookery and surrounding ice cliff walls in the background

The next Icy News instalment on wildlife developments at Auster Rookery - a follow-on from 14 August. Read more
An expeditioner perched on rocks with a camera, taking photos of an emperor colony below

An expeditioner describes the many tasks that are part of station life... including a personal hobby... Read more

An expeditioner in the kitchen, slicing pepperoni with a large meat-slicing machine

Our chef acknowledges the many contributions made by community… Read more
A Hagglands vehicle on the sea ice early morning, overlooking ice cliffs in the background with a bright moon above

Mawson's expeditioners are starting to visit Emperor penguin colonies off… Read more
An expeditioner standing on the sea ice with an iceberg in the background, with early morning colours in the sky

Our station doctor describes life at Mawson research station. Read more
Chicken roast keeping warm in the bain marie before being served, including roast vegetables and peas

One of our resident plumbers shares his passion for roast dinner nights at… Read more
An ice arch formed on the sea ice, with clear skies in the background

Our field training officer shares some photos from recent trips to Macey… Read more
A sunset over the sea ice reflects off the side of a Hagglund

A carpenter's lived experiences at Mawson research station. Read more
An expeditioner using a chainsaw to prepare cutting a square hole into the sea ice

An expeditioner describes the lead-up to, and doing, the mid-winter swim. Read more
A picture of the deck of the Nuyina, with icebergs floating in the sea in the background.

Our winter CTO reflects on a question often asked: "Why go to… Read more
An expeditioner surveys the array of seafood being plated up in the kitchen.

Mawson's 79th ANARE/AAP expeditioners celebrate Midwinter in style. Read more

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