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John King Davis
Lesser known than his fellow explorers, John King Davis was one of the quiet achievers of Australian Antarctic exploration.
Ernest Shackleton
Although catastrophe seemed to follow wherever he went, Ernest Shackleton was a pioneer of Australian Antarctic exploration.
Douglas Mawson
A man with a genuine commitment to his science, Sir Douglas Mawson's name is synonymous with Antarctic exploration.
Rise of company mining
In the 19th century, much of Victoria's wealth came from gold mining, but it came at a cost to our environment.
Deforestation
Always a contentious issue, deforestation has been a part of Victorian life since European settlement.
Water
Water management has become an important issue in our ‘sunburnt country', but its imprint on the environment can't be ignored.
Introduced plants
They may have begun as harmless decoration, but many introduced plants are now considered weeds.
Erosion
Erosion is a major issue for the Victorian environment, affecting the land, its people and our cultural heritage.
Extinction
Since the first European settlement, human activity has played a major role in the extinction of native animals and plants.
Introduced animals
The innocent actions of some homesick colonists have meant extinction for many Australian native animals.