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11.12.2020
ALLIANCE PARTNERS SOUGHT TO CONSTRUCT YEAR-ROUND ANTARCTIC RUNWAY
The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest for the construction of an aerodrome and runway capable of supporting year-round aviation access between Hobart and Antarctica.
16.10.2020
International Antarctic expeditioners in hotel quarantine in Tasmania
French and Italian Antarctic expeditioners landed in Hobart on Friday on their way to the icy continent.
18.09.2020
Tasmanian Polar Network welcomes investment in Australian Antarctic Station infrastructure
The Tasmanian Polar Network welcomes this week’s news of investment, as part of the Hobart City deal, by the Federal Government of $450 million dollars over 10 years for the upgrade of Australian Antarctic Station Infrastructure.
15.09.2020
Tasmanian developed and designed transport equipment supporting Korean and French on-ice operations is bound for the Antarctic.
The Korean Antarctic resupply vessel Araon sails Sunday with ice sleds and trailers built by Elphinstone Engineering at Triabunna.
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Toggle International GatewayThe TPN’s vision is for Tasmania to be the world’s leading hub of excellence for the Antarctic and Southern Ocean sector.
TPN members service a range of international Antarctic programs who make regular port calls in Hobart during the Antarctic season.
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The fliers below are very out of date. The contact details up to date; the wording and photos are very old and will be renewed after the new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina has arrived in Hobart.