‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot

‘Under serious threat’ but no downgrade for Queensland tourist hotspot

The Great Barrier Reef will remain on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites - for now.

  • byKat Wong

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Shackleton saved his men from the ice,and now Tim Jarvis wants to save the ice from us

Shackleton saved his men from the ice,and now Tim Jarvis wants to save the ice from us

A virtual reality film opening at the Australian Museum on Saturday brings to life Shackleton’s tale of endurance,and highlights the changes to the ice since his trip more than 100 years ago.

  • byJulie Power
Systemic mental health failures are on repeat

Systemic mental health failures are on repeat

The only 100 per cent “safe” strategy is to keep people in hospital forever,but,apart from forensic psychiatry,that is unfair to the person and requires resources we do not have.

The map that reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching

The map that reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching

The Albanese government is under pressure to cut emissions more quickly after all three regions of the reef suffered extreme bleaching for the first time.

  • byMike Foley
Plibersek scales back environment reforms as coral bleaching goes global

Plibersek scales back environment reforms as coral bleaching goes global

The Albanese government is backing away from its pledge to lodge a comprehensive nature protection reform in parliament.

  • byMike Foley
Unprecedented spread of coral bleaching along Great Barrier Reef

Unprecedented spread of coral bleaching along Great Barrier Reef

Aerial survey results show massive bleaching along the 2300-kilometre ecosystem,which may trigger the announcement of a global event following similar incidents in the northern hemisphere.

  • byMike Foley
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The photos that show nothing so far has saved the Great Barrier Reef

The photos that show nothing so far has saved the Great Barrier Reef

The Albanese government faces fresh questions over its climate action after the Great Barrier Reef was hit by its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016.

  • byMike Foley
Mass coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef sparks fear of global event

Mass coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef sparks fear of global event

The latest event in Australia follows mass bleaching in the northern hemisphere,sparking fears of a destructive global event.

  • byMike Foley
Record temperatures cause new Great Barrier Reef bleaching

Record temperatures cause new Great Barrier Reef bleaching

Scientists say coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef will worsen in coming weeks.

  • byLaura Chung
I start my first job as the world careers and threatens what enriches my life

I start my first job as the world careers and threatens what enriches my life

Bad news about the Great Barrier Reef is a punch in the gut from which I am still reeling.

  • byAdam Gottschalk
The ‘underwater bushfire’ coming for Australia that can’t be stopped
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The ‘underwater bushfire’ coming for Australia that can’t be stopped

Marine experts have asked the government for $40 million in urgent funding to help brace for a severe marine heatwave bearing down on the nation’s south-east.

  • byAngus Dalton andLaura Chung