Smelly spawning heralds new life on fragile reef Scientists have harvested millions of coral babies in a bid to help a bleached reef regenerate after it was lashed by a destructive cyclone. AAP · Apr 13
‘Harrowing’: Cyclone Narelle leaves graveyard of turtles, dolphins and seabirds in Western Australia Exmouth local says devastating impact on wildlife along the coastline is ‘hard to put into words’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 1
Untouched reefs cop record bleaching in intense heat It could take up to 15 years for coral reefs off Australia's western coastline to fully recover from the worst bleaching event on record for the region. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
WA’s ‘longest and most intense’ marine heatwave killed coral across 1,500km stretch Scientists shocked by bleaching event that hit reefs from the world heritage-listed Ningaloo to the remote Ashmore Reef The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025
Launch of Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris-1, delayed again The Australian company Gilmour Space has delayed the launch of its Eris-1 rocket yet again, pushing back indefinitely from the previously planned July 2 date. Space · Jul 1, 2025
‘It was our hope spot’: scientists heartbroken as pristine coral gardens hit by Western Australia’s worst bleaching event Usually alive with colour and fish, Ningaloo reef and the Rowley Showls now look as though they are ‘painted white’ as temperatures rise The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025
Launch of Australia's 1st homegrown orbital rocket delayed indefinitely due to payload fairing issue Australian company Gilmour Space stood down from the debut launch of its Eris rocket today (May 15), and it's unclear when the pioneering vehicle will take to the skies. Space · May 15, 2025
'Like a warm bath': coral reefs rocked by heatwave Pristine coral reefs off a remote patch of the Australian coastline are under stress from a severe marine heatwave that shows no sign of letting up. AAP · Feb 28, 2025
The latest death and in memoriam notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones Our condolences go out to their families and friends Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023
Third rare La Niña event in a row could lead to more coral bleaching along WA's Ningaloo Reef, scientists say With increasing ocean temperatures, world-leading marine researchers say Australia's coral only has a few decades of survival left. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Sydney Royal Easter Show success proves age has not wearied treasured institution The idea for the Sydney Royal Easter Show sprang from a group of farmers wanting to prove whose produce was the best. Two centuries later, a lot has changed, but not the popularity of the event. ABC News · Apr 22, 2022
Ningaloo Reef facing heightened coral bleaching risk, putting Exmouth tourism operators on alert Unusually hot water puts Ningaloo Reef at risk of coral bleaching in the coming weeks as climate change exacerbates the problem, with authorities predicting bleaching will occur annually by 2049. ABC News · Mar 24, 2022