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2009

Rhinoceros beetle New critters for Live Exhibits QLD collecting trip brings back amazing bugs. 29 Dec 2009
Mammalodon_th Fossil unlocks secrets Australian fossil unlocks secrets to the origin of whales. 22 Dec 2009
Veined Octopus Tool use in Veined Octopus MV researchers capture complex behaviour. 15 Dec 2009
Christmas card Christmas card display Festive foyer at Melbourne Museum. 11 Dec 2009
Harrison Refrigerator Model Harrison Refrigerator model Working model of historic Geelong invention. 08 Dec 2009
Aermacchi Italian Motorcycles Festival 2009 Annual festival draws rare and beautiful motorbikes. 02 Dec 2009
Solar Car Challenge International Model Solar Challenge Spills, thrills and weather ills at Scienceworks. 30 Nov 2009
Brett Ahmat Repatriation of Iningai remains Remains of two elders return to country. 27 Nov 2009
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