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The serene chaos of the Great Barrier Reef islands used for bombing practice

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The Fairfax Islands in Australia's Great Barrier Reef have experienced a remarkable recovery, ABC News reports. Once used for bombing practice in World War II and later struggling with conservation challenges, these islands are now thriving.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/fairfax-islands-bo...

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