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Perfect storm of weather events sees coral bleached at Abrolhos Islands off West Australian coast

Low tide, acting "like a lawnmower on the coral", leads to the bleaching of vast swathes. But a researcher says the "dramatic" process is a part of nature.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Abrolhos Islands drug-smuggling trial told men were on drinking trip when boat ran aground

Prosecutors say an attempt by three men to import $73 million worth of drugs into Western Australia failed when their boat ran aground on a reef, but defence lawyers say the accused were just "cruising around drinking a few beers".

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022