Australia’s Antarctic exploration pioneer took his polar pyjamas and wore them in the outback Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Douglas Mawson is remembered as Australia’s greatest Antarctic explorer, the survivor of an epic and terrible journey in 1912 that cost his two companions their lives. Less well known is that alongside his pioneering polar contribution, Mawson’s lifelong quest became understanding South Australia’s ancient and spectacular Flinders Ranges. Continue reading...