The Australian Antarctic Division has appointed its Station Leaders for the 2026/27 season at Casey, Davis and Mawson ...

Australia has enduring national interests in Antarctica, including to conduct world-class scientific research. To support Australia’s continued leadership and excellence in Antarctic science, the ...

Down here at Casey Station, approximately 3,500 kilometres south of Hobart, something as simple as having a shower requires a rather impressive combination of engineering, biology, a frozen lake and a ...

It is October the 9th and we are making final preparations to leave Macquarie Island. It has now been 45 days since the decision was made to withdraw. It is October the 9 th and we are making final ...

The third Icy News instalment on a day in the life of emperor chicks at Auster A day in the life of emperor chicks at Auster... continued This is the next of a (now) multi-story series on Auster ...

Antarctic climate research through the Australian Antarctic Science Program investigates the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the global climate system, building on more than 50 years of ...

A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of zero voyages that have occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.

'How long will I be away?' and 'Do I have to have my appendix out?': Frequently Asked Questions about working for the Australian Antarctic Program 21 September 2026 ...

Antarctica’s fossil record shows it was not always the icy continent we know today. Antarctica was once abundant plant and animal life. There has been life on Earth for about 3.5 billion years. Until ...

The Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) started in 1947. Its aim was to establish permanent Australian Antarctic stations to support scientific research and exploratory work.

These maps may be freely used by teachers and students for educational purposes. Download the PDF files below. More maps may be found on the Australian Antarctic Data Centre website. Visit Classroom ...