Great Barrier Reef
‘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.
- by Kat Wong
Latest
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.
- by Julie Power
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 Albanese government is under pressure to cut emissions more quickly after all three regions of the reef suffered extreme bleaching for the first time.
- by Mike Foley
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.
- by Mike Foley
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.
- by Mike Foley
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.
- by Mike Foley
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.
- by Mike Foley
Record temperatures cause new Great Barrier Reef bleaching
Scientists say coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef will worsen in coming weeks.
- by Laura Chung
Opinion
Marine 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.
- by Adam Gottschalk
Exclusive
Marine life
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.
- by Angus Dalton and Laura Chung