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Vale Bob McMahon: rock-climbing legend
Andrew Bain pays tribute to a lost legend he interviewed on Freycinet Peninsula last year.
On This Day
The Azaria Chamberlain case
On this day in history, one of Australia’s most talked about missing person cases began – with a cry of “the dingo’s got my baby”.
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Behind the image: bush tucker out-takes
AG photographer Nick Rains tells us about the images that didn’t get published.
On This Day
On this day: Beaconsfield miners rescued
Seven years ago today, miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell escaped to the surface after 14 days trapped underground.
AG Blog
Editor’s chat: clever chickens
AG Editor Ian Connellan talks about research from the Australian Museum Eureka Science Prizes.
On This Day
On this day: creation of the Australian Antarctic Territory
In 1936 Australia claimed territory in Antarctica in the name of science and exploration.
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Buzz Aldrin guest of honour at AG Society awards
Second man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin is coming to the AG Society awards in October.
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Australia gets new triangular $5 coin
A triangular $5 coin launched this month commemorates the 25th anniversary of Australian Parliament House.
On This Day
On this day: Krakatau’s massive eruption
In 1883 this famous volcano exploded in one of the most violent eruptions the world has seen.
On This Day
On this day: A Kiwi claims Everest
There were cheers from the Southern Hemisphere when Kiwi Ed Hillary summited Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.