Mawson station news 2017
![a woman wearing a beanie stands in front of a sign that says ‘It’s home, It’s Mawson.'](/site/assets/files/30726/its-home-its-mawson.600x400.jpg)
This week we send our merriest Mawson Christmas greetings to our families, friends and loved ones; and bid a short term farewell… Read more
![Three men stand on sea ice in golf attire. One man drills a hold in the sea ice](/site/assets/files/30722/01-preparing-the-course-leon-hamilton.600x400.jpg)
This week at Mawson some of the summer crew were put through their paces and Horseshoe Harbour hosted an inaugural golf tournament Read more
![A man wearing a blue jacket sits on the side of a mountain holding ropes.](/site/assets/files/30718/1_-haydn-hg.600x514.jpg)
This week we hear about the first time observations of a photographer new… Read more
![7 people are lined up in front of a penguin rookery with icebergs in the background.](/site/assets/files/30714/1_-happy-customers-at-auster-pl.600x514.jpg)
This week we hear about a unique ‘Happy Feet’ moment for a lucky few; and… Read more
![A black and white penguin lays on a rock with a satellite tracker stuck to its back.](/site/assets/files/30710/adelie-with-satellite-tracker_lisameyer.600x514.jpg)
This week Team Seabird got to work on the sea ice along the Mawson… Read more
![Nine people in Antarctic clothing look up at the camera while standing outside.](/site/assets/files/30706/first-mawson-summer-group.600x514.jpg)
Two plane loads delivered the summer team to Mawson this week — our… Read more
![A group of people stand on a rock peninsula holding red flares in the sky.](/site/assets/files/30701/10-months-ago-we-farewelled-the-outside-world.600x514.jpg)
This week we wrapped up the winter season and turned our attention to the… Read more
![A boulder is suspended in the frozen ice of the plateau](/site/assets/files/30697/erattic-boulders-eddie1.600x514.jpg)
This week we hear about an Antarctic road trip and some spooky kookies… Read more
![Ice crystals formed on glass in the shape of a flower](/site/assets/files/30693/ice-flowers_1.600x514.jpg)
This week we observe miniature ice sculptures around station and we are… Read more
![Icicles forming over a rock edge on a harbour edge.](/site/assets/files/30689/2-ice-begining-to-form-on-the-shore-of-horseshoe-harbour-pete-layt.600x514.jpg)
This week we are treated to photos of our icy environment and hear about… Read more
![A man with a grey beard sits at a table.](/site/assets/files/30684/1_shane-mess.600x514.jpg)
This week we celebrated two birthdays on station and watched the emperor… Read more
![Ten emperor penguins stand on a snow embankment with a jade berg behind them.](/site/assets/files/30679/03-more-delinquent-emperors.600x514.jpg)
This week we ventured onto frozen islands to take in the view and to spy… Read more
![Two men cut ice blocks from an ice embankment.](/site/assets/files/30674/1_-cutting-the-1st-block.600x514.jpg)
This week a mysterious monolithic structure landed; and a team took a trip… Read more
![Two men in fire fighting gear retrieve a dummy and use a fire hose on ice.](/site/assets/files/30670/2_-safely-retrieving-the-patient.600x514.jpg)
This week we confronted two big risks in Antarctica – the threat of fire… Read more
![Light swirls appear across a snowy landscape](/site/assets/files/30665/2-lightpainting-staring-leon-and-eddie-taken-by-eddie.600x514.jpg)
This week we feature photography that will amaze; and learn more about… Read more
![A colony of emperor penguins on sea ice some with chicks](/site/assets/files/30661/1-growing-number-of-chicks-at-auster-rookery-dmcv.600x514.jpg)
We are delighted that Spring has sprung at Mawson — growing chicks and… Read more
![A chick sits squashed in between the feet and belly of a penguin](/site/assets/files/30656/1_its-a-tight-squeeze-bj.600x514.jpg)
The natural environment has delighted us at Mawson this week with emperor… Read more
![A red plastic bivvy bag next to a rocky embankment](/site/assets/files/30651/1_the-patient-protected-inside-a-mega-bivvy-bag-bb.600x514.jpg)
This week we celebrated being Antarctic darts champions, practiced our… Read more
![A big red truck on tracks tows an orange caravan on skis](/site/assets/files/30647/1_-the-red-pioneer-towing-the-rmit-van-from-station.600x514.jpg)
This week a caravan finds a new (temporary) home on the plateau and the… Read more
![A yellow Hägg parked in front of an ice cliff edge.](/site/assets/files/30643/1_-hagg-out-on-the-sea-ice.600x514.jpg)
This week we are learn about the machine that reigns supreme in… Read more
![A man sleeps in a hospital bed with a man in theatre scrubs attending to him.](/site/assets/files/30639/dreaming-of-greater-things.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson a plumber learnt to be patient; and out in the field… Read more
![A man sits on the ice in front of three emperor penguins.](/site/assets/files/30635/1_alex-asking-for-directions-to-the-colony.600x514.jpg)
This week we found the elusive emperor penguins at Auster rookery —… Read more
![A man in a balaclava stands inside a wind turbine.](/site/assets/files/30631/1_-inside-wtg-with-dan.600x514.jpg)
This week is all about power at Mawson — how we generate it, how it keeps… Read more
![A man is cutting into the ice with a chainsaw.](/site/assets/files/30626/1_-alex-makes-the-first-cut-.600x514.jpg)
This week eight brave souls jumped into the icy Mawson waters for a winter… Read more
![A man crouches in front of pipes.](/site/assets/files/30621/1_-brian-doing-the-morning-rounds-checking-daily-fuel-consumption.600x514.jpg)
This week we caught up with the two diesel mechanics on station, we mapped… Read more
![Three men in yellow freezer suits check out the radio repeater.](/site/assets/files/30616/mount-henderson-trip-001-checking-out-repeater.600x514.jpg)
This week we were back out on the sea ice and the plateau in very cold… Read more
![A bar is filled with platters of pastries.](/site/assets/files/30613/day-started-with-champagne-brunch.600x514.jpg)
This week we share our magical midwinter day at Mawson… we hope you enjoy… Read more
![A pot of beer is being stirred.](/site/assets/files/30608/1-mixing-the-wort.600x514.jpg)
This week we learn about the wonders of combining malt and sugar in the… Read more
![A man in high visibility clothing stands in a laboratory holding a container of liquid](/site/assets/files/30602/1_-the-good-oil.600x514.jpg)
This week we answer a commonly asked question, we clean out Rumdoodle Hut… Read more
![A yellow Hägglunds is parked in front of a green hut positioned in front of mountains](/site/assets/files/30598/1_-from-a-distance-she-didnt-look-right.600x514.jpg)
This week we provide an update on the impact of a blizzard we named… Read more
![An orange Sunrise over the sea ice at Mawson](/site/assets/files/30593/2_-mawson-sunrise-on-the-sea-ice.600x514.jpg)
This week get to know Leon, our Bureau of Meteorology technician (and… Read more
![A man in a white coat stands in front of a metal frame](/site/assets/files/30587/1_-doug-preparing-filter-frame.600x514.jpg)
This week we learn about the technical aspects of Mawson and how some of… Read more
![Two quad bikes re parked on ice, three people are crouched on the ice](/site/assets/files/30580/quad-recovery-training.600x514.jpg)
This week we experienced more of the beauty and potential hazards of sea… Read more
![A man changes the paper on a barograph chart](/site/assets/files/30576/1_weekly-change-of-the-barograph-chart-1.600x514.jpg)
This week we feature the important work of weather observation at Mawson… Read more
![a man in an orange immersion suit stands in front of a rescue platform, while expeditioners prepare the ropes](/site/assets/files/30571/mark-b-preparing-1st-drill-in-hh-kat.600x514.jpg)
This week a whole new world of sea ice opened up, we commemorated Anzac… Read more
![two men stand in front of a dart board shaking hands](/site/assets/files/30565/darts-final-mark-a.600x514.png)
Expeditioner Mark Austin describes how a week of intensive search and… Read more
![A yellow encased radio transmitter sits fallen against rocks](/site/assets/files/30561/4_mt-parsons-003-mt-parsons-repeater-as-we-found-it.600x514.jpg)
The Mawson team climbed mountains to restore essential radio… Read more
![A black browed albatross fflies over the Southern Ocean](/site/assets/files/30555/black-brow.600x514.jpg)
This week we continue to showcase our beautiful environment at Mawson… Read more
![Five people stand on a helideck at the rear of a ship](/site/assets/files/30550/1-farewell-hobart.600x514.jpg)
This week Pete shares some wonderful photos from the voyage and some of… Read more
![three expeditioners stand on an ice ridge with the sun shining](/site/assets/files/30544/benny-selfie-on-ridge-benny.600x514.jpg)
After clear blue skies the weather turned windy reminding us that winter… Read more
![Three expeditioners stand on an icy plateau in front of an orange search and rescue equipped Hägglunds vehicle](/site/assets/files/30539/trio-plus-hagg-sar-training-photo-mark-a.600x514.jpg)
Some search and rescue training at Henderson Hut provided the added bonus… Read more
![A large red over snow vehicle holds 14 expeditioners posing for a self timed photo in front of a large red shed and blue sky](/site/assets/files/30533/mawson-red-shed-team.600x514.jpg)
This week we road test our equipment, welcome back the Aurora Australis… Read more
![Two expeditioners are unloading boxes of fresh salmon from a shipping container](/site/assets/files/30526/img_1085.600x514.jpg)
Resupply for winter and the Green Store is looking nice and full, the keys… Read more
![The Aurora Australis in the harbour at Mawson in calm waters.](/site/assets/files/30520/_dsc0017.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we have ships, storms, an ellie seal and auroras. Read more
![Ice around the shore melting and forming icicles](/site/assets/files/30515/mawson-2016-17-04297.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we reflect on summer, find out what is happening at… Read more
![A photo of a van and Häggs on the snow ready to go](/site/assets/files/30511/chris-hill-26.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we climb mountains and look at the latest from… Read more
![Antarctic fur seal sitting on the water’s edge.](/site/assets/files/30506/img_6619.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we take a look at some of the wildlife we have been… Read more
![An octopus in the shallows near Mawson](/site/assets/files/30501/mawson-2016-17-04237.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we have an unusual visitor, four of the team take a… Read more
![Two people standing near penguins with water and land behind them.](/site/assets/files/30497/beche.600x514.jpg)
This week at Mawson we watch seals on station and find out what is… Read more
![A well decorated Christmas tree in Mawson’s upstairs lounge area](/site/assets/files/30493/christmas-decorations-mawson-2016-1.600x514.jpg)
Over the festive season Mawson expeditioners celebrate Christmas and… Read more