Great Barrier Reef to get $60m rescue package from government

Malcolm Turnbull announces $36.6m will be spent on 'supporting farmers stopping runoff' to improve water quality

Malcolm Turnbull has announced a $60m rescue package for the Great Barrier Reef which includes research on developing "resilient" coral, and paying farmers to pollute less.

The package, to be spent over 18 months, will also include an increased number of reef officers and vessels targeting crown of thorns starfish outbreaks.