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map of a number of virtual canyons under the Southern Ocean, with names

Australian undersea naming success on the global stage
Isometric view of potential future Davis research station

Modernisation planning begins for Australia's Antarctic stations
Woman stands next to a Casey signpost in the snow

A well-deserved medal: Alison Dean and leadership in the Antarctic

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Low aerial view over Mawson station buildings.

Projects

RSV Nuyina
The Australian government is delivering a new world-leading Antarctic icebreaker to replace the Aurora Australis.
Davis aerodrome project
The Australian Government intends to construct a paved runway near Davis research station, subject to environmental approvals.
Million year ice core
One of the most ambitious and challenging scientific projects yet undertaken in Antarctica.
Inland traverse
The answers to some of the most important scientific questions of our era may lie deep in the Antarctic ice sheet.

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Australian Antarctic Magazine
The official magazine detailing the activities of the Australian Antarctic program.