The Latest Breaking News from Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government on Friday pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status. Critics argue the investment is a bid to improve the…

The Australian government has pledged to spend another 1 billion Australian dollars ($704 million) over nine years on improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef after stalling a UNESCO decision on downgrading the natural wonder’s World Heritage status

Scott Morrison has announced the nine-year investment as an election promise, saying the money will go to reducing threats from pollution in our oceans, and predators such as the crown-of-thorns starfish. Ok cool but like, what about carbon emissions?

This blog is now closed

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".

Scott Morrison will announce $1 billion over nine years for ground and water programs for the Great Barrier Reef when he visits the area on Friday.

The Environment Minister is playing down the threat of an "in danger" world heritage listing for the Great Barrier Reef, saying it can be seen "from outer space, but not from an office in Paris".

A marine biologist captured her experience with a rare sea creature at the Great Barrier Reef, and the footage is incredible.