picture of a large pure blue-ice feature above the ground, with cliffs and features shaped by a harsh environment

Mawson's Chef Jordan Smith reminds us of the vast array of colours that feature in our southern polar regions Read more
An expeditioner standing on the upper decks of the Nuyina, with Mawson Station and icy mountains in the background

Mawson station commemorates ANZAC Day, and the station mechanic shares his sea change from being a Pilbara FIFO to working in… Read more

A sunset photo from the Nuyina, taken with sea ice in the background and small group of penguins at the sea ice edge.

Our station doctor describes life and activities at Mawson Research… Read more
A picture of a large and very new brass melt bell in the plumber's workshop.

A Mawson plumber's story about what a melt bell is and why it's so… Read more
a picture of a blue ice plateau, overlooking Mawson Station with sea ice and islands in the background

Our Field Training Officer takes some of our expeditioners for an Easter… Read more
A seal resting on the sea ice, not far from the shores of Mawson Station

One carpenter's journey from sunny Queensland to one of the coldest places… Read more
expeditioners sitting on chairs looking out the windows, with a pool table in the foreground

This week, we look at what the living conditions are like for our new… Read more
Two Bureau of Meteorology expeditioners standing next to a CSIRO ARGO float on the helo deck of Nuyina.

Meet Mawson's new Bureau of Meteorology team. Read more
A selfie of an expeditioner giving the 'thumbs up' as others board the RSV Nuyina at Hobart's Macquarie Wharf

First Icy News or Station News update from the 79th ANARE wintering… Read more
A red barge on water in the foreground with the icebreaker Nuyina in the background

Handing over an Antarctic Station Read more
A circular clothing patch showing two adult emperor penguins watching over a chick, and the words, Mawson, 78th ANARE, Australian Antarctic Expedition 2025.

As the Nuyina circles in Kista Strait, and we prepare to resupply and hand… Read more
A selfie of three people smiling at the camera with a rocky peak behind.

Highlights from 400 days at Mawson. Read more
A group of expeditioners climbing a steep exposed mountain in Antarctica.

The Jolly Master's standouts Read more
A black and white petrel flies over grey rocks, with a calm, grey bay behind.

Connor Gordon reflects on the differences of a winter versus summer… Read more
A bird with its wings outstretched in flight, with a rocky coastline behind. The bird has a small satellite tracker on its back.

The A-G sitrep from Mawson Read more
A small inflatable rubber boat pulling in to the rocky coastline, with an elevated snowy peak behind.

Mawson welcomes new team members and gets ready for the arrival of RSV… Read more
An Airbus aircraft on a snow runway, with a few people walking away from it, towards the camera.

The summer trades team travelled all the way from Hobart to Mawson, on an… Read more
Aerial view of a tabular iceberg in a blue ocean

Mawson's summer electrician reflects on his arrival on station and the New… Read more

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