This week at Macquarie Island

A man wearing a beanie and jumper stands on a snow-covered hill with a snow covered isthmus and plateau in the background.

From a sad departure to a very happy return: One expeditioner's journey Read more
A group of smiling people wearing yellow firefighting outfits poses in front of a burning car.

A glimpse into what is involved in making sure a station is ready to manage emergencies Read more

A group of smiling people standing in a group on a green helicopter deck on the back of a ship.

The 78th ANARE catch their first glimpse of the majestic Macquarie Island… Read more
Two dark figures in front of a shimmering green aurora in the night sky

How best to wrap up the year we’ve had and show some of the beauty of… Read more

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People in front of a darts board

In one of the most electric and good-natured nights of the season… Read more
A long table set with cutlery and candles.

An auction night was hosted on Macquarie Island, in honour of a former… Read more
An ANZAC Day service brochure on a table with red poppies next to it

This week the expeditioners of Macquarie Island braved the usual high… Read more
Machinery Shed with excavator on left and JCB parked on right

I always get asked what do you do at Macquarie Island? The question should… Read more
A large jagged triangular rock sticks out from the surrounding hills

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Black and white photo of three men standing on sloping beach, holding pipes and wearing historic back packs.

Wireless operator Arther Sawyer connected Macquarie Island to Australia… Read more

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