The Latest Breaking News from the Australian Antarctic Division

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

With bird flu now being detected in dolphins, scientists are being evacuated from a remote Australian territory to protect them from psychological distress.

AAP · Aug 28

U.S. imposes tariffs on uninhabited Antarctic Islands in latest trade move

In a surprising escalation of the ongoing global trade war, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States is imposing reciprocal tariffs on a collection of remote Antarctic territories, including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. The announcement, made during a press conference, is part of a broader…

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2025

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

Scientists are preparing for the possibility a deadly strain of avian influenza arrives in Australia's Antarctic territories as soon as spring.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Australian government backflips on cancellation of Antarctica penguin surveys

Exclusive: Decision comes after Guardian Australia revealed Australian Antarctic Division planned to cancel or delay science projects

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023

An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is rescued, authorities say

The man who fell ill is expected to arrive in Australia next week. Until then, he will be cared for in an icebreaker's specially equipped medical facility.

WEKU · Sep 5, 2023

Australia’s $528m Antarctic icebreaker too big to fit under Tasman bridge to refuel

Exclusive: the RSV Nuyina cannot sail safely under the Hobart bridge, meaning a round trip of hundreds more kilometres to refuel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2023

Pollution at Australia’s largest Antarctic research station exceeded guidelines for almost 20 years

Levels of contaminants such as arsenic and lead at Casey eclipsed international quality guidelines between 1997 and 2015, study finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023

Afternoon Update: RBA gives households reprieve; former childcare worker faces offences; and post-Ashes drinks moved to nightclub

Jim Chalmers says RBA decision is a ‘welcome reprieve for Australians who are already doing it tough’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Australian climate science projects in Antarctica put on ice due to budget cuts

Exclusive: Mawson and Davis stations won’t be fully staffed this summer, according to workers, and documents show remediation work will also be halted

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Australian Antarctic Division review finds bullying, sexual harassment

More than half of incidents reported in the survey occurred in Antarctica.

The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2023