Australia
From the iconic Great Barrier Reef to Ningaloo and its whale sharks, there is much to see when scuba diving in Australia
Weedy seadragon film wins Underwater Awards Australasia 2026
A short film about a weedy seadragon has been named Best of Show at the 2026 Underwater Awards Australasia underwater…
GBR coral cover remains high despite repeated bleaching events
The latest report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science finds that Great Barrier Reef coral cover remains stable or has increased
PADI to hold first AmbassaDiver Summit on Great Barrier Reef
PADI has announced that its inaugural 'AmbassaDiver Summit' will take place on Australia's Great Barrier Reef later this year
Wonder Reef – the Gold Coast’s unique buoyant artificial reef
Most people know the Gold Coast for its long beaches and world-class surfing, but it has plenty to offer the…
Australia’s Gold Coast – scuba diving beyond the surf
The Gold Coast is best known for beaches and surfing, but reefs, wrecks, waterways and an artificial dive site show off its alternative side
Third spearfished killed by shark in Australian waters within a month
A spearfisher has been killed by a shark off Albany, Western Australia - the third such fatality in Australian waters in under four weeks
Third Underwater Awards Australasia imaging competition open for entries
The Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 is now accepting submissions for underwater photos and videos focused on the Australasian region.
Great Barrier Reef spearfisher killed by shark bite
A spearfisher has been killed by shark on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the second fatal incident in just over a week
Freediver killed by great white near Rottnest Island, Western Australia
A freediver has died after being bitten by a great white shark while spearfishing near Rottnest Island, Western Australia.
Citizen scientists report potential record-breaking coral colony on Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientist mother and daughter discover what could be the largest single coral colony in the world on the Great Barrier Reef
New details emerge in South Australia’s Tank Cave diver death
The Cave Divers Association of Australia releases the findings of its investigation into the November 2025 death of a diver at Tank Cave
Perth dive operator fined after leaving divers behind
Perth Diving Academy fined almost AU$20,000 after leaving two divers stranded in open water during a March 2025 dive trip
Crown-of-thorns outbreak developing in northern Great Barrier Reef
Scientists warn that a new outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef could be devastating if not dealt with rapidly
12-year-old shark attack victim ‘unlikely to survive’
A 12-year-old boy severely injured by a shark in Sydney Harbour during a spate of attacks is unlikely to survive, according to reports.
Three shark attacks in Sydney Harbour in just over 24 hours
Two people are in critical condition with serious injuries after three shark attacks in Sydney Harbour in just over 24 hours
AIMS trials large-scale coral restoration during Great Barrier Reef spawning
AIMS has carried out one of the world’s largest coral restoration trials on the Great Barrier Reef following mass spawning events
Diver dies at South Australia’s Tank Cave
A 65-year-old diver from Victoria has died after an incident at South Australia’s Tank Cave, according to local authorities
Great Barrier Reef tour operator fined following death of British snorkeller
Cairns-based tour operator fined after failing to search for a missing snorkeller, despite being twice alerted to his disappearance
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