North West Island on the Great Barrier Reef declared rat-free
North West Island is home to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable seabirds and nesting turtles on the Great…
Coral colony discovered by mother and daughter citizen scientists could be world’s largest
Scientists have welcomed the “impressive” discovery of what is thought to be the largest coral colony on the…
Central Queensland conservation group wants to see more transparency on coal mine water releases
More than two dozen coal mines have been releasing water into the largest catchment feeding the Great Barrier…
Crown-of-thorns outbreak developing in northern Great Barrier Reef
Crown of thorns starfish are voracious predators (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell Scientists are responding to an…
These ‘walking’ epaulette sharks can make and lay eggs without spending extra energy, scientists say
A tiny shark inhabiting the Great Barrier Reef has stunned scientists with its lack of energy output while…
Search suspended for deep-sea diver Timothy Bennett in Coral Sea
Authorities say a two-day air and sea search for a much-loved professional diver has been suspended in the…
Mass of bubbles near underwater volcano sparks ‘urgent’ warning to Australia
A stream of bubbles discovered seeping from an underwater volcano has sparked a worrying prediction. Scientists warn their…
Scientists and Indigenous rangers partner up in trial restoration of Great Barrier Reef
Millions of baby coral are being released in what is estimated to be the largest restoration trial on…
New survey reveals mass coral death at Ningaloo Reef as critical summer looms
On Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, the shift from stark white to sickly brown paints a dire picture. “It’s…
‘Magical’ clip showing octopus communicating with scientist is just incredible
1. Thug According to Meriam-Webster’s dictionary definition, a thug is “a violent criminal.” Obviously, this definition leaves the…
Tasmanian couple takes on new adventure as caretakers of the Low Isles
The Sun has gone down and the tourists are back at their resorts, leaving Lee and Don Cameron…
Photographer Shane Batham settles action against Hamilton Island operators over art classes
A prominent landscape photographer has settled a court action with one of Australia’s largest island operators after claims…