Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeler airlifted after shark attack off Lady Elliot Island
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A man in his 50s was bitten by a shark while snorkeling near Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef. He sustained injuries to his arm and was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, prompting the closure of nearby snorkeling zones.
Queensland's state planning minister has invoked call-in powers for the Capricorn battery energy storage system in Bouldercombe, following concerns raised by local officials about its potential environmental impacts. The 300 MW project, backed by the federal Capacity Investment Scheme, faces a rigorous state assessment amid claims it could threaten the Great Barrier Reef. Community opposition highlights issues like noise, contamination risks, and insufficient engagement.
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The Albanese Government has appointed three new members to the board of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to enhance protection efforts. The appointees are Patricia O’Callaghan, The Honourable Stephen Robertson, and Professor Bronwyn Harch, each bringing expertise in leadership, resource management, and science. These moves support a $1.2 billion investment in Reef management.
A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists has uncovered what may be the world's largest coral colony on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The Pavona clavus structure spans 111 metres and covers nearly 4,000 square metres offshore from Cairns. Experts hail the find as a sign of resilience amid rising threats from climate change.