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Recfishwest welcomes Fisheries Minister’s west coast demersal reallocation decision
Recfishwest welcomes today’s decision by Fisheries Minister Don Punch to reallocate 20 tonnes of the west coast demersal catch to the recfishing sector – just over a year after changes to the fishery were made. …
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Fishability launches new Perth vessel to help people with disabilities enjoy the magic of fishing on the Swan River!
Recfishwest and Fisheries Minister Don Punch joined fishing charity Fishability at the Royal Perth Yacht Club on the Swan River to launch its fantastic, new 8.75m specially adapted boat to give people with…
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West coast demersal closure from 1 February – recfishers leading by example
From Thursday, 1 February, the west coast demersal fishery between Kalbarri and Augusta will be closed until 29 March (Good Friday) to recfishers. It’s great to see recfishers play their part in the recovery of…
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Launch of Port Hedland’s new boat ramp unleashes fantastic year-round boat fishing opportunities
If you are part of the 80 per cent of Port Hedland residents who own a boat – start your engine, because you now have the opportunity to safely launch your boat year-round thanks to Spoilbank Marina’s new…
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Snapper Guardians 2024 not going ahead due to hatchery virus
This year’s Snapper Guardians community fish stocking event, planned to be held at Woodman Point in Cockburn Sound, will regrettably not be going ahead. Unfortunately, a finfish virus – betandovirus – was detected…
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Fantastic kids fishing clinics turn-out highlights importance of fishing on the south coast
Every one of our 10 SunSmart Fishing Clinics Southern Tour was completely booked out this year, highlighting once again how popular and important fishing is on our south coast. More than 350 excited kids took part…
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Snaring a feed of South-West marron
Marron are endemic to WA’s South-West and fishing for them is a tradition for many WA families. They are great eating and the largest freshwater crayfish in Western Australia and as another year nears its end…
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Premier’s announcement of $107 million for next stage of Ocean Reef marina development met with serious questions from metro fishers
Over the weekend, WA Premier Roger Cook announced that the Government has signed a $107 million works contract to start the next stage of major works for the Ocean Reef marina development. The Premier said, “…
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South Coast Marine Park public consultation postponed until early 2024
The Minister for the Environment Reece Whitby has pushed back the date for the release of the proposed south coast marine park plan for public consultation to early February next year. It was widely anticipated…
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