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…
Friday the pelican captured and washed after three-week chase
Wildlife rescuers are rejoicing after the dramatic capture of a pelican that was tarred in a bitumen spill…
‘Tipping point’ threshold reached for world’s coral reefs, report suggests
The first “tipping point” for the Earth has been reached, according to an international report from 160 scientists…
Clean-up underway after ‘devastating’ industrial spill in Far North Queensland
A clean-up is underway in Far North Queensland after thousands of litres of kerosene and bitumen spilled into…
Documents reveal unauthorised sediment releases at Blackwater Coal Mine
An investigation into a central Queensland coal mine shows it was releasing unauthorised sediment for up to 15…