Great Barrier Reef remains on UNESCO World Heritage list - but Australia warned to take action

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A school of fish swim above corals on Moore Reef Source: AAP / Sam McNeil/AP

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A draft report by UNESCO shows that the Great Barrier Reef will not be added to the list of endangered World Heritage sites. While the government hails it as a positive sign, it is only a temporary relief as Australia needs to show progress within six months or the reef may end up in the list.


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