Australian Geographic Magazine - Issue 193 - July/August 2026

This issue takes readers from Australia's shearing sheds to the ice shelves of Antarctica, with stories that explore history, science, adventure, and the natural world in equal measure.

In this issue:

• Where There's Wool, There's a Way – The shearing shed is one of Australia's oldest workplaces, but it may hold answers to some of the world's newest problems.
• Ningaloo's Nursery – Celebrated author Tim Winton has dedicated 30 years to protecting Exmouth Gulf. Can he now finally rest?
• Smashing the Ice Ceiling – It has been 50 years since Australian women were first allowed to work on continental Antarctica.
• Courage of the Contadini – Australia's earliest Italian immigrants were victims of a fraudulent colonisation scheme in the South Pacific.
• The De-extinction Debate – Scientists are working to bring extinct species back to life. But do the facts measure up, or is this still the stuff of science fiction?
• The Lost Kingdom of Shambhala – Throughout our 40th anniversary year, we look back at stories from across the decades. This one's from Jan–Feb 2012.
• What Adventure Looks Like – Meet the recipients of the 2026 Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year awards.
• The Great Unknown – There's still much to learn about the Northern Territory's remote and rugged Judbarra/Gregory National Park.

About Australian Geographic Magazine

Uniquely Australian, Australian Geographic Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine renowned for its photography, stories and cartography that cover Australian life, natural history, adventure, science, culture, innovation and travel.

Journey to every corner of Australia in each issue, explore diverse landscapes, plants and wildlife, unearth the latest in conservation, industry and scientific research and share insights into Australia's rich cultural heritage and rural life.

Issue 193 July/August 2026