I wish...I wish...

 

Rock Wallaby I was a Mars Society Australia planetary geology expedition to Arkaroola, South Australia, in August 2026. The expedition brought together people from planetary science, geology, exploration and field operations to explore Arkaroola’s extraordinary landscape and its value as a recognised Mars analogue region. 

Arkaroola is also an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, making it a unique place for both planetary fieldwork and astronomy.

Mars Society of Australia

Australia Day...fluff, ceremony and peace...

This morning, Australia Day, I watched the WugulOra Morning Ceremony held at Barangaroo, NSW. SBS aired the ceremony. For me, the highlight was when First Nations people invited the audience to dance, with them as a guide: not one dance, but many. The audience joined. United.🙏🙏 https://t.co/2KoQsTU1Kr pic.twitter.com/7tDgtBvS7t

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) January 25, 2026

After all the noise and fluff of #AustraliaDay ceremonies, screened on SBS...a breathing space was screened...no words...just quiet music backing a camera roving over Australia's beautiful landscapes... and historical notes on the area screened to the side... Well done #SBS...

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— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 26 January 2026 at 11:02