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Green resort promised for Great Keppel Is
A Sydney-based development company says a new resort it is planning to build on Great Keppel Island will be the greenest on the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
Council seeks answers to resort's future
The Rockhampton Regional Council will meet the owners of Great Keppel Island Resort this Friday to discuss the future plans for the island.[MORE]
Some algae help coral survive warming waters: study
Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science have found certain types of algae can help corals withstand higher sea temperatures and prevent them from bleaching.[MORE]
MP rejects claims of secret Keppel Is development
The Member for Keppel has dismissed suggestions that plans for major developments on Great Keppel Island are being kept secret.[MORE]
Mayor hopeful Great Keppel Island facilities will remain
Livingstone Shire Mayor Bill Ludwig says he is hoping that some visitor facilities on Great Keppel Island will remain open, after the closure of the two resorts.[MORE]
Great Keppel resort closure will hurt local economy: Mayor
The Livingstone Shire Mayor will today meet the owner of two resorts on Great Keppel Island that are set to close later this month.[MORE]
New facility to replace Great Keppel Is resort
One of Queensland's best known island resorts is to undergo a multi-million dollar facelift.[MORE]
Researchers to assess Barrier Reef flood damage
The Australian Institute of Marine Science will this week assess flood damage on the Great Barrier Reef. [MORE]
Strong competition expected for new Qld yacht race
Organisers of a new yacht race off the Queensland coast are expecting strong entries for next month's event.[MORE]
Islands to star in new reef marketing push
Great Keppel Island, Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island will all feature in a new marketing campaign highlighting the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
Refurbished observatory takes visitors on underwater experience
An underwater observatory on Great Keppel Island has been given a new lease on life.[MORE]
Democrat says Keppel land handover will redress past wrongs
Democrats Senator Andrew Bartlett says the Queensland Government's handover of land on Great Keppel Island, off the central Queensland coast, to local Indigenous people will help to redress the wrongs of the past.[MORE]
Great Keppel handover 'of huge significance'
Indigenous people say the handover of land on Great Keppel Island, off central Queensland, will give them a sense of pride and belonging.[MORE]
Overdose treatment 'helps spider bite patients'
A central Queensland doctor says the treatment used to save victims of cocaine overdoses can also be used for redback spider bites.[MORE]
Northern reefs next in line for bleaching
Scientists say north Queensland reefs are next in line to be hit by coral bleaching. [MORE]
Scientists hold grave fears for Great Barrier Reef
Australia's hot summer has had a devastating effect on the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
