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Cruise passenger, 80, found dead on Great Barrier Reef island

Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns.
world news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:10 am IST

Last chance tourism: Raising awareness or hastening damage?

A woman takes a picture of the Rhone glacier amid climate change in Obergoms, Switzerland
trips tours
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 06:16 pm IST

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most widespread bleaching on record

This photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows marine biologist Anne Hoggett inspecting and recording bleached and dead coral around Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, located 270 kilometres (167 miles) north of the city of Cairns.
world news
Published on Aug 06, 2025 12:07 am IST

Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

While fishing in the Great Barrier Reef seas of Australia with his family, a 40-year-old man was attacked and murdered by a shark
world news
Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:34 am IST

Scientists detect coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef's far north

Great Barrier Reef
environment
Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:19 am IST

Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through

A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia on December 13, with authorities warning "life-threatening" floods could swamp coastal regions for days.
travel
Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:34 am IST

Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list but…

A green turtle swims through corals on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia.
world news
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 08:32 am IST

Australia argues against 'endangered' Great Barrier Reef status

Australia Great Barrier Reef: A sea turtle swims over corals on Moore Reef in Gunggandji Sea Country off the coast of Queensland.
world news
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 11:35 am IST

UN panel recommends Great Barrier Reef be put on 'in danger' list

This file photo taken on November 20, 2014 shows an aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland.
environment
Updated on Nov 29, 2022 10:44 am IST

Severe marine heatwaves threaten the Great Barrier Reef: Report

Waters off Australia face more frequent and severe marine heatwaves that threaten the Great Barrier Reef, a report said on Monday, as a United Nations team began a visit to evaluate whether the World Heritage site should be listed as "in danger".
lifestyle
Updated on Mar 21, 2022 09:43 pm IST

UNESCO defers downgrade of Australia's Great Barrier Reef

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland (AFP File Photo).
world news
Published on Jul 25, 2021 05:16 pm IST

Great Barrier Reef downgraded: Other UN World Heritage sites in danger

A couple walk near a canal in Venice, Italy. UNESCO has recommended adding Venice to its endangered heritage list.
world news
Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:27 am IST

Explained: Great Barrier Reef downgrading and its impact on Australia

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland.
world news
Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:28 am IST

Unesco recommends Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger', irks Australia

Australia said it will fight Unesco recommendation for the Great Barrier Reef to be listed as in danger of losing its World Heritage Site status.
world news
Published on Jun 22, 2021 03:19 pm IST

Coral IVF trials in Australia turn successful, offer hope for Great Barrier Reef’s renewal

Coral IVF trial offers hope of renewal for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
travel
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 03:58 pm IST

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island

An aerial view shows bushfires on Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia, in this still image taken from video released on December 2, 2020.
world news
Published on Dec 06, 2020 12:34 pm IST

Air India may soon start ‘scenic joy flights’ to bank on wanderlust

Health experts, however, warned that these flights may be an avoidable risk at a time when cases in India are still rising, and that only essential travel is recommended.
india news
Updated on Sept 23, 2020 11:38 am IST

Endangered green turtle colony bigger than estimated, over 64,000 animals waiting to lay eggs

Turtles nest on Raine Island, far North Queensland, Australia.
trending
Published on Jun 11, 2020 02:26 pm IST

Shark bites 2 British men on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

A man snorkels in an area called the "Coral Gardens" near Lady Elliot Island, on the Great Barrier Reef. Image used for representational purpose only.
world news
Published on Oct 29, 2019 07:34 pm IST

Steve Irwin, legendary crocodile hunter honoured by Google Doodle on his birth anniversary

Google doodle remembers Steve Irwin on his birth anniversary today.
lifestyle
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 12:18 pm IST

Best destinations in India and around the world you can visit in November

Famous of its nawabs, Lucknow has always been popular among Indians for its food and culture. (Shutterstock)
travel
Published on Nov 06, 2018 05:16 pm IST

Australia unveils robot submarine that kills starfish to protect Great Barrier Reef

This undated handout photo from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation shows the new RangerBot in action on the Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland.
environment
Published on Feb 22, 2021 04:15 pm IST

The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: The 19 travel destinations that should be on your bucket list

Venice is the most special place in the world, according to Vir Sanghvi.
lifestyle
Updated on Jul 11, 2018 09:25 am IST

Researchers find ‘catastrophic’ coral die-off on Great Barrier Reef during 2016 heatwave

An undated handout photo received from ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies on April 19, 2018 shows a mass bleaching event of coral on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
world news
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 10:09 am IST
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