Casey station news 2021
![A dining table covered with black cloth and laid out with cutlery, glassware and decorations. One of the mess staff smiles as he lights a candle on the table.](/site/assets/files/58144/dsc_0858-tweaked.600x400.jpg)
Weekend events and recreation Read more
![The station leader standing before a room full of station members seated at tables. He is speaking to them about the situation.](/site/assets/files/58108/sl_briefs_the_station_on_situation.600x400.jpg)
Exercise "Wandering Expo" tests Casey's emergency response Read more
![Five members of the outgoing Casey team standing before an Australian flag. Two of them hold up a plaque engraved with the names of all their team members](/site/assets/files/58013/dsc_4918.600x514.jpeg)
The 74th Casey wintering team are sent off in true Antarctic style Read more
![A team of expeditioners standing in the snow in firefighting gear. surrounding by fire vehicle and buildings at Casey Station](/site/assets/files/57948/week_1_img_1_2.600x514.jpg)
Handover of station duties begins Read more
![A team of people surround the large red Casey sign](/site/assets/files/57802/casey_b_w_red.600x514.jpg)
Winter is now officially over! Read more
![A red DC-3 Basler parked on the snow with a person working underneath it](/site/assets/files/57762/img_20211109_162645146.600x514.jpg)
New summer feels at Casey Read more
![A montage of four photos showing emperor penguins and seals on the sea ice](/site/assets/files/57654/emperor_by_andy_5.600x514.jpg)
Comms Tech Andy Hung is back with more hilarious Casey life lessons Read more
![An ice runway with a plane parked at the end and expeditioners with bags walking towards camera](/site/assets/files/57636/20211028_122353.600x514.jpg)
The summer season has commenced at Casey! Read more
![A group of five people gather in the brewing room on station](/site/assets/files/57576/brew_1.600x514.jpg)
The Casey Brewery closes down Read more
![Seven penguins sit on the side of a rocky hill](/site/assets/files/57495/mulching_penguin.600x514.jpg)
Communications Technician Andy presents arguably the funniest station news… Read more
![Elephant seal enjoying some fleeting spring sunshine while lying on the snow](/site/assets/files/57413/p9182390.600x514.jpg)
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![Three people stand next to an Automatic Weather Station with two large vehicles sitting on the snow behind them](/site/assets/files/57371/hauptnunatak.600x514.jpeg)
The team look back on their recent deep field traverse trips Read more
![A warmly clad person standing next to a round red hut that has a face on it (Kenny from Southpark).](/site/assets/files/57340/kenny.600x514.jpeg)
Five huts and a 'jolly' tradition Read more
![A black and white image of 4 boxes containing a mustard and cress crop. A sign in front reads "This crop of mustard and cress grown from the soil of Antarctica October 1902"](/site/assets/files/57269/picture_1.600x514.png)
More than a century of growth, from Robert Scott to our current Casey team. Read more
![Panoramic shot of snow covered rocks lit by the sun](/site/assets/files/57233/img_8019_1.600x514.jpeg)
Science in the Swain Islands Read more
![A large orange sign spelling CASEY with peeling paint and dents](/site/assets/files/57196/img_e4612.600x514.jpg)
The iconic Casey sign gets a much needed makeover Read more
![A woman stands behind a stainless steel bench in a commercial kitchen holding a glass of red wine and talking to another lady on the other side of the bench. Behind her someone films them on an phone.](/site/assets/files/57126/screenshot_20210822-094334_gallery.600x514.jpg)
What have a donkey and wigwam got in common? Read more
![A snowy landscape at dusk. The silhouette of the weather equipment, particularly a tall antenna can be seen reaching up towards the sky](/site/assets/files/57083/p7180311.600x514.jpg)
A tale of improvisation, initiative and resilience Read more
![5 people on skis on a flat snowy landscape. Two are attached by rope to a sled.](/site/assets/files/57070/dsc_9547.600x514.jpg)
A field trip to enjoy the quiet splendour Read more
![A man stands next to a green Hagglund in a snowy landscape with snow in the back. He is smiling to camera.](/site/assets/files/57028/img_1948.600x514.jpg)
A pictorial summary of station life Read more
![A man standing beside a series of pipes next to a large cylindrical tank. The pipes and ground around him are covered in snow.](/site/assets/files/56998/fixing_a_fuel_pump.600x514.jpg)
The answer to the age old question Read more
![A red hut in the snow with three men sitting on a small veranda and another standing behind, all smiling to camera.](/site/assets/files/56973/robboshut.600x514.jpg)
A plumber's reflections on the season thus far Read more
![A close up of a plate with cheese and dried fruit. A hand is seen using a multi-tool to cut the cheese.](/site/assets/files/56956/img_3036.600x514.jpeg)
The many and varied uses of an Antarctic multi-tool. Read more
![A large tanker covered in a snow drift with a man digging a trench towards it.](/site/assets/files/56938/img_1848.600x514.jpg)
An epic tale about one of the biggest snow digs in history. Read more
![A large full moon in a dark blue sky](/site/assets/files/56801/full_celestial_brilliance.600x514.jpg)
I'm white, round but not always around...what am I? Read more
![A large group of people standing on some stairs and smiling to camera](/site/assets/files/56757/dsc_2874.600x514.jpg)
A recap of the 2021 winter solstice celebrations Read more
![A close up of a hair that has been left on a table](/site/assets/files/56716/1.600x514.jpg)
Winter Field Training Officer Maddie delivers an expose on 'The Beard… Read more
![The contents of a Lego box laid out on a desk with the empty box behind showing the Milennium Falcon](/site/assets/files/56694/pic_1.600x514.jpg)
Wilkins Aerodrome Manager Steve gives some insight into how expeditioners… Read more
![A man stands silhouetted against the sky. A green and pink aurora and stars light up the sky.](/site/assets/files/56674/dsc_1506.600x514.jpg)
Fuel transfers, blizzards, sometimes auroras and endless snowfall Read more
![A large window, cordoned off with hazard tape and cones. Step ladders are placed in front of the window.](/site/assets/files/56654/img20210506122935.600x514.jpg)
T'was a monumental occasion with the old curtains of 'Casey wallow'… Read more
![A snowy landscape with a metal sign saying Browning, with a sled and huskies cut out of the sign](/site/assets/files/56631/img_1716.600x514.jpg)
The winter team considers the proposition that Browning Hut is cursed! Read more
![A cloudy night sky coloured green by an aurora australis](/site/assets/files/56591/img_3014.600x514.jpg)
Shorter winter days at Casey give rise to amazing weather phenomena. Read more
![A large red shed building in the snow](/site/assets/files/56559/img_1670.600x514.jpg)
Progressing the winter works program as the weather grows colder Read more
![A group of expeditioners walk up a snowy slope towards 3 flag poles flying the Australian, New Zealand and Aboriginal flags at half mast](/site/assets/files/56542/p4250869.600x514.jpg)
Another week flies past for the Casey team Read more
![Three men in fire safety uniforms. On is dousing a large fire with an extinguisher whilst the other two look on.](/site/assets/files/56515/fire_training.600x514.jpg)
Winter electrician Wes reflects on his first winter in Antarctica. Read more
![Casey expeditioner drilling a hole in the snow covered rocks for weather instruments](/site/assets/files/56470/20210310_161209.600x514.jpg)
Winter project work on the Browning Peninsula Read more
![Casey winter expeditioner Maddie Ovens supporting science near Wilkes.](/site/assets/files/56449/img_1514.600x514.jpg)
A busy start to winter at Casey Read more
![A landscape view of the snowy ground making way to the sea, and icebergs](/site/assets/files/56405/img_2546.600x514.jpg)
Some insights into winter field training Read more
![A graphic of a pavillion with a gold roof and two giant egg timers at either side. A character lies prostrate on the steps in front of the building.](/site/assets/files/56367/hyperbolic_time_chamber_dbs_ep_32_001.600x514.png)
First impressions of a station plumber Read more
![A dusky view across station towards a yellow and orange rising sun](/site/assets/files/56332/morning_sunrise.600x514.jpg)
Adjusting to a new normal as summer expeditioners return home Read more
![A handrail in the foreground with station sheds and equipment bathed in a yellow glow from the sun coming over the horizon. Snow on the ground.](/site/assets/files/56317/20210301_225445.600x514.jpg)
Summer season draws to a close Read more
![Female sitting on a rock by the shore. An seal head and tail can be seen beside her in the water. Icebergs line the horizon](/site/assets/files/56274/img_9280.600x514.jpg)
A first-timer shares her Antarctic experience Read more
![5 expeditioners stand in a line facing camera, holding up their race bibs. Skis and poles lie beside them in the snow.](/site/assets/files/56239/picture_1.600x514.jpg)
A plucky group of expeditioners test their endurance Read more
![Nine women standing beside and on a purple Hagglund smiling to camera. Snow and ice in the background](/site/assets/files/56205/casey-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-credit-b-barnes.600x514.jpg)
Casey celebrates a special day Read more
![An expeditioner stands at the shoreline and looks at a thermometer](/site/assets/files/56158/vlcsnap-2021-02-04-17h09m04s322.600x514.png)
The Casey crew dive into their annual summer swim. Read more
![A red supply ship sailing away from the land with icebergs in the distance](/site/assets/files/56123/nicholas_cullen_1270086.600x514.jpg)
The annual Casey resupply operation has been completed. Read more
![Purple Hägglunds vehicle on the back of a Mack truck.](/site/assets/files/56076/unnamed.600x514.jpg)
The annual resupply operation is underway Read more
![Four expeditioners in a dinghy on the icy water. One expeditioner is waving to a bird in the sky.](/site/assets/files/56008/icy_news_-_brendan_barnes_2.600x514.jpg)
Casey marks a season milestone Read more
![Humorous "Kangaroos next 14 km" sign in Antarctica. Surrounded by snow.](/site/assets/files/55956/pxl_20201203_020923144.600x514.jpg)
Join Steve "Muscles" Middleton as he shares his reflections on the… Read more