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Painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge
There are some big jobs out there, including the almost 365-day-a-year task of painting the Harbour Bridge.
On This Day
On this day: Compact Array unveiled
One of the world’s most sophisticated radio telescopes was opened in New South Wales.
On This Day
On this day: Aboriginal Australians get Uluru back
It was 25 years ago that Uluru was officially returned to its Aboriginal traditional owners.
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What do you think about the kangaroo?
A new study will look at the human interaction with ‘roos – why they’re loved, hated and chosen as icons.
On This Day
On this day: Lake Burley Griffin begins to fill
In 1963, 50 years after the construction of Canberra began, its central lake received its first drops of water.
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Vote for your favourite AG cover!
Australian Geographic has been shortlisted for a magazine cover award in the national Maggie awards.
On This Day
On this day: The birth of Royal Australian Navy
On 4 October 1913 Australia asserted its independence from Britain by forming its own naval force.
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On this day: Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
One of the largest engineering feats in Australian history also encouraged early immigration.
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AG’s astronomer wins science writing award
AG columnist and astronomer Fred Watson has received a science writing accolade.