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Great Barrier Reef gets $700 million as Morrison eyes election

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia has pledged A$1 billion ($700 million) in funding to help protect the Great Barrier Reef as the government looks to burnish its green credentials ahead of a national election due by May.

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The Coalition Has Promised A $1B Great Barrier Reef Fund But Fails To Address Its Biggest Threat

Scott Morrison has announced the nine-year investment as an election promise, saying the money will go to reducing threats from pollution in our oceans, and predators such as the crown-of-thorns starfish. Ok cool but like, what about carbon emissions?

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Australia pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection

Sydney (AFP) - Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.

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Morrison to announce $1 billion to the Great Barrier Reef

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce $1 billion over nine years for the Great Barrier Reef when he visits today, and an earthquake measuring 6.2 in magnitude has struck off the coast of Tonga. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

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Questions about timing of reef funding

The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".

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Scott Morrison to announce $1 billion for Great Barrier Reef

Scott Morrison will announce $1 billion over nine years for ground and water programs for the Great Barrier Reef when he visits the area on Friday.

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Great Barrier Reef to receive another $1 billion in funding to save jobs and environment

The Environment Minister is playing down the threat of an "in danger" world heritage listing for the Great Barrier Reef, saying it can be seen "from outer space, but not from an office in Paris".

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Footage captured of incredibly rare 'rainbow-hued' octopus in Great Barrier Reef

A marine biologist captured her experience with a rare sea creature at the Great Barrier Reef, and the footage is incredible.

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