THE ICEMAN COMETH
N A SWELTERING January day in 1839, 250 tons of ice in huge blocks cut from frozen lakes near Boston, USA, arrived in Sydney on the ship . Overseas, harvested ice was stored in icehouses, underground
Lightning Ridge Fossil Digs
The Australian Geographic Society offers you a chance to hunt for rare opalised fossils. Guided by experts, you’ll discover new specimens for the Australian Opal Centre’s world-leading museum collection. Enrich your knowledge of opals and gems, opali