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From celebrity hideaway to feral goat problems: What's next for these derelict island resorts?
Derelict Queensland island resorts that were once playgrounds for the rich and famous are facing a state government takeover, ...
Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough ...
Smithsonian Magazine9h
Drawing Out the Secrets of Coral Reef Resilience to High Ocean Temperatures
Researchers compared DNA from corals and their symbiotic organisms from two sites along the Pacific coast of Panama to better ...
TUI relaunches UK flights to forgotten year-round sunshine destination after 3 years
TUI has announced it will reintroduce direct flights from East Midlands Airport from March 2026. Sharm El Sheikh was a popular holiday spot for British travellers in the early 2000s, with an estimated ...
Townsville Bulletin16h
Scientists innovate to save coral reefs
As World Oceans Day unfolds, Townsville comes alive with vibrant activities celebrating its deep connection to the Great ...
‘Rotting away’: Tourism operators urge state government to fix jetty on spectacular Far North island
Urgent repairs to a ramshackle jetty at one of Queensland’s most popular island getaways are being called for with tourism ...
'Inconvenient truth' that's a growing threat to Australia's international tourism reputation
With the Great Barrier Reef facing an “in danger” listing by UNESCO, and concerns about the degradation of the Pilbara's ...
Mirage News22h
$30M Boost for Traditional Owner-Led Reef Protection
Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and WaterSenator The Hon Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous ...