GREAT BARRIER REEF Top Stories

Are climate sceptic Peter Ridd's controversial reef views validated by his unfair dismissal win?2019-04-23
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Marine physicist Peter Ridd has won his case for unfair dismissal against James Cook University, but his views as a climate sceptic were not on trial, Jo Khan writes. ......
Queensland continues to reach domestic tourism highs2019-04-23
Public Technologies: As Queensland tourism operators capitalised on a bumper Easter break, new data showed a record number of domestic visitors spent more than ever before in 2018. TourismIndustryDevelopment MinisterKate Jones said NationalVisitorSurvey showed 24 million...
Adani 'a test of Australia's intelligence'2019-04-23
This is Money: The Adani coal mine is a litmus test of Australia's capacity to act as an intelligent...
This Orlando startup is making it easier to find work-from-home jobs2019-04-23
Business Journal: MagdalenaBoron travels a lot, and through those travels she's seen firsthand the talent of people all over the world who do not have jobs due to the lack of opportunity. "I've now visited over 50 countries on six continents, soaking sun in Bali, climbing to...
Campaign catchup 2019: Morrison feels pressure on water 'scandal'2019-04-22
The Guardian: Day 12: Labor pursues Coalition over Murray-Darling water buybacks and Shorten dodges questions on Adani Water, water everywhere, was the theme of the campaign today, with the government under mounting pressure over controversial Murray-Darling basin water...
Whale shark delights fishermen off Far North coast2019-04-22
The Daily Telegraph Australia: A SPEARFISHERMAN has told of his joy at finding out a large shark that he initially feared was a predator, turning out to be one of the Great Barrier Reef’s gentle giants. ......
Labor pledges to terminate half-a-billion-dollar Great Barrier Reef Foundation grant2019-04-22
Sydney Morning Herald: The controversial $443 million reef plan will be abandoned if Labor wins the election. ......
Water, reef in focus as campaign resumes2019-04-21
This is Money: Scott Morrison is expected to face more questions over the coalition's handling of the Murray-Darling Basin as the leaders return to the campaign trail after the Easter truce. Labor is trying to flush out more details of an $80 million water purchase in 2017,...
Day 12 of the federal election campaign2019-04-21
This is Money: FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN: DAY 12 WHERE THE LEADERS ARE: * Prime MinisterScott Morrison: Melbourne * Labor leaderBill Shorten: Townsville WHAT THE COALITION WANTS TO TALK ABOUT Scott Morrison has returned to Victoria, a key battleground state with the...
Shorten splashes tourism cash in north Qld2019-04-21
This is Money: Bill Shorten is throwing open his regional tourism cheque book as he embarks on a campaign blitz of the sunshine state. But the opposition leader could find himself in a pickle over the Adani coal mine during his pre-election tour of north Queensland this...
Environment is major issue of concern for Australian voters, claims survey2019-04-21
The Independent: The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, the results of a poll published on Sunday show, but healthcare and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month’s elections. For 32 percent of Australians, access to affordable...
Environment now a major issue for Australian voters2019-04-21
The Japan News: Reuters MELBOURNE (Reuters) — The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but health care and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month’s elections. For 32 percent of Australians, access...
Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters2019-04-21
Yahoo Daily News: MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but healthcare and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month's elections. For 32 percent of Australians, access to affordable...