29 February 2012
Million Murray cod on track at Lake Eildon
Another 333,000 Murray cod fingerlings have been stocked into Lake Eildon
as part of the ‘Murray cod Million’ project funded by recreational fishing licence fees.
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29 February 2012
Flood threat for southern and central New South Wales and the ACT
The Bureau of Meteorology warned today that heavy rain and thunderstorms pose a significant flood threat to large parts of the southern half of NSW and the ACT.
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29 February 2012
Navigation warning: Sydney Harbour, Watsons Bay to Campbells Cov
Vessel operators are advised that as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the NSW Police, the Police Banner will be taken on board the Water Police vessel “Nemesis” at Watsons Bay which will then be escorted in formation by 10 police vessels across Sydney Harbour to Woolloomooloo, and finally to Campbell’s Cove, where the formation will arrive at approximately 9:30am.
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29 February 2012
Lake Illawarra: Exclusive Use this Saturday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of the Shellharbour City Festival of Sport this Saturday (3 March).
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27 February 2012
Simplifying WA’s fishing rules to meet future challenges
The Department of Fisheries has released a draft strategy, to help simplify Western Australia’s recreational fishing rules.
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24 February 2012
Operation Blue Water: Wash Up
The Brunswick River coastal bar came under the spotlight during Operation Blue Water with three bar crossing incidents occurring during the nine-day campaign.
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24 February 2012
Murrumbidgee River: Exclusive Use this Sunday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a regatta on the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga this Sunday.
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24 February 2012
Recycling plant to improve Victorian surf coast water security
Construction began today on the $42 million Black Rock Recycled Water Plant, which will significantly improve the Victorian surf coast growth corridor long-term water security.
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23 February 2012
Funding boost for Collinsville State High School
Students at the Collinsville State High School will receive $500 to further enhance their efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (GBRMPA) Ripples of Change grants program.
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23 February 2012
Boating Safety Message to Community Festival
Roads and Maritime Services will promote safe and responsible boating at this year’s Greek Festival of Sydney, which will take place at Darling Harbour on Sunday.
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22 February 2012
Clarence River: Exclusive Use this Weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic license for the safe staging ski races on the Clarence River, at Grafton, this weekend.
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22 February 2012
Lake Macquarie: Exclusive Use this Saturday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a swim event this Saturday (25 February).
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21 February 2012
Hunter River: Hexham Bridge Work
Roads and Maritime Services has begun work on the Hexham Bridge in the Hunter River which will at times affect navigation below and surrounding the bridge.
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21 February 2012
Prawn farms under pressure may find a saviour in mulloway
Northern NSW prawn farms struggling to compete with cheaper imported prawns may have found a saviour in the popular ocean fish, mulloway.
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21 February 2012
Government thanks outgoing bureau of meteorology director, dr. Gray Ayers
The Australian Government has thanked Dr Greg Ayers for the major national and international contributions he has made as Director of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, following the announcement of his intention to resign due to ill health.
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20 February 2012
Batemans Bay: watch on historic timber boat which sank at mooring
Roads and Maritime Services will today install four yellow Special Navigation markers to guide boaters safely around the large partially sunken timber vessel near the Batemans Bay bridge on the Clyde River.
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17 February 2012
Funding boost for Babinda State School
Students at the Babinda State School will receive $500 to further enhance their efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (GBRMPA) Ripples of Change grants program.
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17 February 2012
Funding boost for Tannum Sands State High School
Students at the Tannum Sands State High School will receive $500 to further enhance their efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (GBRMPA) Ripples of Change grants program.
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17 February 2012
Charters Towers Reef Guardians network for the environment
Reef Guardian teachers in Charters Towers will meet with local environmental partners tonight to discuss how they can work together to help protect the environment and the Great Barrier Reef.
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17 February 2012
Toronto Bay, Lake Macquarie: Exclusive Use this Saturday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a fireworks display at Toronto Bay, Lake Macquarie, this Saturday.
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16 February 2012
Townsville Reef Guardians network for the environment
Reef Guardian teachers in Townsville will meet with local environmental partners tonight to discuss how they can work together to help protect the environment and the Great Barrier Reef.
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16 February 2012
Wyangala Dam: Exclusive Use this Weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic license for the safe staging of water ski races at Wyangala Dam this weekend.
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16 February 2012
Cudgen Creek: Exclusive Use this Sunday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a swim event at Cudgen Creek, Kingscliff, this Sunday (19 February).
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15 February 2012
Kogarah Bay: Exclusive Use this Saturday
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of speed boat races at Kogarah Bay this Saturday (18 February).
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15 February 2012
Trawl fishery adapting to climate change
Great Barrier Reef trawl operators, managers and industry representatives are gathering together today in Townsville to discuss adapting to future climate change impacts.
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15 February 2012
Fishers urged to contribute to strategy
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh is encouraging those
with a love of fishing to provide their ideas on the future of fishing in
Victoria by 1 March.
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08 February 2012
Safety first: Australia’s biggest water ski event
Skippers are reminded to be extra cautious when on the Murray River at the weekend when Australia’s biggest water ski race, the Southern 80, takes place.
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08 February 2012
Ripples of Change grant Kelso State School
Students at Kelso State School will receive $500 to further enhance their efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (GBRMPA) Ripples of Change grants program.
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07 February 2012
Man up tree faces abalone theft charges
A man located hiding up a tree will face Bega Local Court after being nabbed by Fisheries Officers on 28 January near Bermagui on the NSW Far South Coast.
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07 February 2012
Tracking Snapper in Port Phillip Bay
Your fishing licence fees are funding research about snapper movement, feeding and habitat use in Port Phillip Bay.
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07 February 2012
Blue-Green Algal Alert For Bombah Broadwater – Myall Lakes
The Hunter Regional Algal Coordinating Committee today issued a high level blue-green algal alert for
the Bombah Broadwater foreshore, Bombah Point and lower Myall River above Tea Gardens – Myall
Lakes.
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07 February 2012
Neutral Bay Ferry Wharf To Close For Six Months As Part Of $8.3 Million Upgrade
Neutral Bay ferry wharf will be demolished and replaced by an all-weather, disabled-access wharf in an $8.3 million upgrade starting this month.
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