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Devilish behaviour
Victor Vescovo meets the Tassie devil, and a snuggle of irresistible baby bandicoots.
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In pictures: 2019 Australian Geographic Gala Awards
On Friday, 1 November 2019, we toasted the achievements of some of Australia’s greatest conservationists and adventurers at the annual Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards night in Sydney, with special guest Victor Vescovo.
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Nick Gleeson: Spirit of Adventure 2019
Nick Gleeson has taken out the Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award for 2019.
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Michelle Lee: Adventurer of the Year 2019
Michelle Lee has won the Adventurer of the Year award after becoming first Australian woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Mal Leyland: Lifetime of Adventure
Mal Leyland is the winner of the Lifetime of Adventure award for 2019.
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Jimmy Ashby: Young Adventurer of the Year 2019
Jimmy Ashby has been named the Young Adventurer of the Year for his cycling trip around the world.
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Angelina Arora: Young Conservationist of the Year 2019
Angelina Arora is the 2019 Young Conservationist of the Year for her invention of a biodegradable plastic, and her ongoing inventive spirit.
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John Rumney: Lifetime of Conservation
John Rumney has taken out this year’s Australian Geographic Lifetime of Conservation Award.
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Albert Wiggan: Conservationist of the Year 2019
Albert Wiggan is the 2019 Conservationist of the Year.
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2019 Winners of the Australian Geographic Society Awards announced
Recognising greatness since 1987, the Australian Geographic Society Awards are Australia’s longest running awards for adventure and conservation. Here are the 2019 winners.