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David MillsNational environment reporter

David Mills is a senior reporter with the News Corp Australia Network, covering a wide range of areas including the environment, science, politics, health and lifestyle.

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This undated handout photo released on April 20, 2016 by XL Catlin Seaview Survey shows a diver checking the bleached coral at Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef is suffering its worst coral bleaching ever recorded with 93 percent impacted, scientists said on April 20, 2016 as they revealed the phenomenon was also hitting the other side of the country. / AFP PHOTO / XL CATLIN SEAVIEW SURVEY / STR / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / XL CATLIN SEAVIEW SURVEY" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVES

‘Serious concerns’: Big problem with Great Barrier Reef

A new government strategy to protect and restore the wetland areas of the Reef will drop today – highlighting slow progress in one area in particular.

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Close-up of one little boy drinking water under the tree.

Extreme heat warning for school return

Students across the country are returning to the classroom – but a parents’ group says too many schools are ill-equipped to deal with extreme heat.

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Renowned Australian photographer Bill Henson, at his latest exhibition at the Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery in Paddington, Sydney.

Controversial photographer among Australia Day winners

Bill Henson, whose works of a naked teen sparked national outrage, is among this year’s Australia Day Honours recipients. See who else gets a gong.

ExplainerEnvironment

Cooling off from the searing heat in the Broadwater at Paradise Point is mother and son Heidi Sebastian and Charlie 2 from Hope Island. Heidi couldn't think of a better way to get Charlie to burn off some energy, cool down, and learn at the same time. . . Picture Glenn Hampson

Extreme weather forecast for Australia Day weekend

From a tropical cyclone to flooding and extreme heat, many Australians are in for wild weather this weekend. See what’s in store.

Environment

Great Australian Wildlife Collection by Discovery channel. Numbat, Myrmecobius fasciatus, male. During the breeding season, male Numbats develop a bright red sternal gland that they use to scent-mark their territory. Female Numbats come into oestrus for only a 48-hour period, in which time mating occurs. Dryandra Woodland, Western Australia, Australia. (Photo by: Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Record year for threatened species listings

2023 was a grim year for Australian wildlife, with a record number of additions to the threatened species list.

Royals

King Frederik X of Denmark (R) and Queen Mary of Denmark (C), followed by Margrethe II of Denmark arrive to attend a session of the Folketing, the Danish parliament, at the Folketingsalen at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 15, 2024. It is the first time the royal family visits the Folketing after taking their new official roles. (Photo by Thomas Traasdahl / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT

Queen Mary and King Frederik’s first outing since taking throne

Delighted fans applauded Danish royals Frederik and Mary as they stepped out in their first royal engagement as King and Queen. Follow for updates.

Royals

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY 14: King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark wave from the balcony of Amalienborg after being proclaimed as King and Queen Denmark on January 14, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II steps down as Queen of Denmark and and entrusts the Danish throne to His Royal Highness The Crown Prince, who becomes His Majesty King Frederik X and Head of State of Denmark. (Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images)

Tears as Mary crowned Queen

After 20 years as a princess, Tasmanian-born Mary Donaldson is now officially the Queen of Denmark. See the pics.

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Behind palace walls: Princess Mary as you’ve never seen her

As the incoming Danish King and Queen prepare to inherit a suite of luxe properties, take a look at never-before-seen images of Princess Mary and her royal family behind their palace walls.

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark is pictured during the WorldPride parade in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 21, 2021. (Photo by Olafur Steinar Gestsson / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT

Why Mary has been the perfect princess

Soon-to-be Queen of Denmark, Mary has been a perfect princess ever since she came to public attention – and a brilliant ambassador for Australia, too.

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Artwork of King Charles III and Princess Mary

British v Danish royals: How they are different

Australians are pretty used to the traditions of the British royal family. But while the Danish throne is governed by some similar customs, there are significant differences as well.

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