PremiumPremiumTravelAn expert's guide to cruising Great Barrier ReefHow to make the most of your time at this must-see cruising destination16 Feb 02:04 AM
TravelGood news at last for Australian tourism from Barrier ReefScientists have discovered dozens of new corals on the world's largest barrier reef.21 Jan 11:52 PM
WorldThe Great Barrier Reef is in trouble. There are a whopping 45 reasons whyThere are many more threats to the Great Barrier Reef than just climate change.11 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandSnorkelling tragedy: Respected Kiwi firefighter dies at Great Barrier ReefBill Metherell's wife was hospitalised for a week after trying to rescue him.03 Jul 10:07 PM
TravelNo pressure: Couple's novel proposal in coral minisubA novel marriage proposal is a tricky thing to pull off, but this takes it to a new level.17 Jun 10:04 PM
TravelYour diver has arrived: Exclusive look inside Uber's taxi subA look into coral conservation from the control panel of a mini-submarine turned taxi cab.25 May 01:04 AM
TravelGreat Barrier Reef shows 'signs of recovery'Areas strongly affected by bleaching are showing significant signs of improvement.10 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandEven depths of Great Barrier Reef unsafe from climate changeClimate change may threaten even the darkest depths of world-renowned Great Barrier Reef.08 Sep 11:52 PM
WorldAustralian reef 'cooked' coral killed off by heatLarge parts of Great Barrier Reef were literally cooked to death.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeeper corals may be safest from climate changeMass coral bleaching may not be a death sentence for all of the reef systems it touches.30 Oct 11:00 PM
BusinessAustralia's approval of coal mine slammedIndian miner's environmental track record questioned by former environment minister.01 Oct 09:52 PM
WorldTown on the brink of ruinCyclone Debbie left a trail of destruction and things have only gotten worse.06 Jul 04:11 AM
TravelGreat Keppel Island: 36 hours of summerWhite-sand beaches, good food and warm weather do wonders in winter.02 Jul 07:22 AM
TravelThe Barrier Reef's stunning LadyTom Rabe dives into a blue paradise on the Queensland coast.08 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestyleMan-made chemicals are destroying marine lifeScientists discover turtles are ingesting substances found in cosmetics and medicines.03 Jun 03:09 AM
WorldBarrier Reef 'damaged beyond repair'Scientists have concluded that the Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved.29 May 10:00 PM
WorldFears for tourism industry after DebbieThe damage to the Great Barrier Reef is still to be assessed.28 Mar 06:01 PM
WorldClimate change is key to saving Great Barrier ReefA study shows protecting it from fishing and poor water quality is doing little to prevent bleaching.16 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMan stranded on island after shark attackA scuba diver mauled by a shark in Australia has suffered significant abdominal injuries, before travelling around four hours by boat to a medical centre.21 Jan 09:36 PM
WorldOz scientists chart zone of coral devastationAustralian researchers released a new map showing a large zone of intense coral death at the Great Barrier Reef.29 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldBarrier Reef: 'Mortality is devastating'Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.26 Oct 06:55 PM
WorldScientists' warning over Great Barrier Reef damageBritish billionaire Richard Branson launches campaign to save Great Barrier Reef as experts say 35 per cent of it is dead or dying.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldGreat Barrier Reef feeling the heatThe researchers used satellite records of past ocean temperatures affecting the reef.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelFraser Island opens to cruise shipsFraser Island this month started welcoming mid-sized cruise ships as part of what local authorities say is a major tourism coup.07 Apr 10:19 PM
TravelHamilton Island: How to say 'I love you'There is a spot at the highest point of Hamilton Island where time stands still.27 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelCheck-in desk: Great Barrier ReefScuba diving the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best ways to get up close and personal with this unique natural wonder.03 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelWhat lies beneathScuba, eat, tan and repeat. That pretty much sums up my time on luxury vessel Spirit of Freedom.01 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelQueensland: Welcome to Fantasy IslandLauren Quaintance enjoys a luxurious minibreak on Queensland's Hayman Island.07 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldTourist fun or deadly attraction?Thousands of tourists are thrilled by live encounters with sharks but there are fears drawing them with bait teaches them to associate food with people.08 May 05:00 PM
TravelA Kiwi recommends ... Rubyvale, QueenslandEach week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Peter Brown from Rubyvale Gem Gallery.13 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelQueensland: Patients in a half-shellA small crew of volunteers work around the clock when an ill turtle comes their way, writes Shandelle Battersby.10 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelTop things to do in The WhitsundaysEach week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from writer Lee Mylne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldBarrier Reef plan not enoughA plan to save Australia's Great Barrier Reef from destruction has been announced as Prime Minister Tony Abbott sought to persuade the United Nations that the World Heritage site was not in....22 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelA Kiwi recommends ... the Southern Great Barrier ReefEach week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Darryl Branthwaite from Raine & Horne in Gladstone.17 Mar 08:00 PM