Australian Antarctic Division celebrates 50 years of women’s participation

18 January 2026

The ‘Antarctic ice ceiling’ was smashed in 1976 when three women ventured to the southernmost continent as part of Australia’s Antarctic Program (formerly ‘Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions’ – ANARE), for the first time.

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https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/explore-antarctica/ice-breakers-50-years-of-women-in-antarctica

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