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Antarctic medal recipient for 2021, Dr Patti Virtue with Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania

Nominations open for Australian Antarctic Medal
Two expeditioners taking photos of penguins in Antarctica

Make a world of difference: Recruitment open for jobs in Antarctica
A pinkish-white vertical streak in the night sky.

When Barry met Steve: aurora watcher captures rare hot glow over Antarctica

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View of the webcam from below, showing the cylindrical camera body with hemispherical glass lens cover.

Projects

RSV Nuyina – Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker
Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and the central platform of our Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research.
Million year ice core
The million year ice core (MYIC) project is 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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Classroom Antarctica
Classroom Antarctica is a comprehensive online teaching resource with lesson plans aimed at grades 3 to 8.
Antarctic Insider
Keep up to date with the latest news, events and activities in Antarctica with our e-newsletter, Antarctic Insider.
Explore Antarctica
Bringing together video, audio, infographics and animations, Explore Antarctica explores topics in detail.