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Coral bleaching runs deep on the Great Barrier Reef
UQ Global Change Institute Director Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg explains significance of new research that has found evidence to suggest the 2016 coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef also affected deep reefs. Credit: UQ Global Change Institute

The world's best party beaches revealed
The world's wildest party beaches have been revealed after a survey of seaside rave spots.

World's best beaches list snubs New Zealand sands
The world's most beautiful beaches have been revealed by 'beach inspectors'.

Erosion along Waikanae Beach
Footage captured of the erosion along Waikanae Beach. Source: Facebook / @DwayneJoy

Where to see Turtles in the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Exploring Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Island escapes for family fun
DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA, QUEENSLAND Fly into Hamilton Island and take the 30-minute catamaran to one of the most family-friendly

Relax and refresh island escape
Hamilton Island is in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

Tropical North Queensland
THE BEST BEACH.... Mission Beach is my favourite - long, wide sandy beach with views out to Dunk Island - the most perfect spot to

Forget the Gold Coast, go here instead
The Gold Coast might have all the cheesy thrills, but the Sunshine Coast is home to some far more enticing attractions.

Sunshine Coast: Goanna adventure
Andrew Louis meets some fair dinkum Aussie locals in their natural habitat ... and not a XXXX in sight.

Queensland: Tropical treasure
Fitzroy Island is a cliche of a tropical paradise - pretty as a postcard. First impressions are of lofty palm trees, golden-tan sand and a blue, blue sea.

Fraser Island opens to cruise ships
Fraser Island this month started welcoming mid-sized cruise ships as part of what local authorities say is a major tourism coup.

Sunshine Coast: Beached as bro
Tackling the Great Beach Drive proves easier than expected, finds Andrew Louis.

A Kiwi recommends ... the Gold Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Kirsten Wise Boutique Voyage & Cruise Specialist from Cruise Traveller.

A Kiwi recommends ... Cairns
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mary Low of the Cairns Chinese Association.

A Kiwi recommends ... Noosa, Queensland
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from author and blogger Nick Marquet.

A Kiwi recommends ... Rubyvale, Queensland
Each 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.