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Saturday, June 25

Is PM's $1 billion cash splash enough to save the Reef, or his government?

New funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef will “back in” scientists to help preserve the natural wonder, according to the prime minister.

Fine print: How Australia tried to scrap key points from UN document

Australia has sought to scrap from a key United Nations document a reference to limiting global warming to 1.5C amid mounting pressure on the country to strengthen its 2030 emissions cuts.

Latest research suggest corals are more resistant than previously thought. (File image)

Corals may be tougher than we thought, but the heat's still on

Corals may be able to roll with the punches of climate change better than initially thought in coming decades, but need rising temperatures to slow to have a fighting chance.

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Is PM's $1 billion cash splash enough to save the Reef, or his government?

Fine print: How Australia tried to scrap key points from UN document

Corals may be tougher than we thought, but the heat's still on

Premier pushes PM for more Barrier Reef funding

National Party the biggest threat to Great Barrier Reef: Palaszczuk

Government to challenge UN listing of Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'