30 July 2010
South West meetings on demersal catch allocations
South West recreational fishers will have a chance to be briefed and provide feedback, on catch share allocations for West Coast demersal scalefish, at meetings next week.
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30 July 2010
Telling tales about Murray-Darling Basin history
People who have a connection to the Murray-Darling Basin, are being encouraged to tell their tales and stories, and share their memories, as part of an exciting new oral history project.
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29 July 2010
Australian Marinas Set High Environmental Standard
Marinas across Australia and the Asia/Pacific region now have a new environmental standard. The first marinas in the region to achieve this new environmental benchmark are all South Australian marinas. They are Cape Jaffa Anchorage, Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia and The Marina Hindmarsh Island.
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29 July 2010
Busted in a holiday apartment - fishers to pay big fines
Two Perth men were yesterday ordered to pay more than $25,000 between them in fines, mandatory penalties and court costs for abalone offences uncovered when Fisheries and Marine Officers searched a holiday apartment in Esperance late last year.
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28 July 2010
Coalition backflip on marine protection
Australia's reputation as a global leader in protecting the oceans is at risk from a policy U-turn unveiled by the Leader of the Opposition today. In a statement, the Coalition announced that, if elected, it "will immediately put on hold the Marine Bioregional Planning process". Ironically, this process was actually started by the former Coalition Government.
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28 July 2010
Largest study of water quality effects on Great Barrier Reef
One of the largest-ever studies of the impacts of water quality pollution on coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef indicates that poor water quality - characterised by high turbidity and nutrients - increases the amount of seaweed and reduces the biodiversity of corals.
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28 July 2010
Funding Certainty for Marine Rescue
NSW Boaters have voted overwhelmingly in favour of providing ongoing support to
volunteer organisation, Marine Rescue NSW.
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28 July 2010
Response flow in to Murray safety river review
Almost 150 responses have been received from the boating community to a discussion
paper on ways to improve safety on the Murray River.
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28 July 2010
Researchers fine tuning trout cod revival plans
Researchers are now investigating the success of a stocking program that will develop a recreational fishery for trout cod in Victoria.
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27 July 2010
New noxious fish list now in force
A new expanded list of noxious fish species is now in force and the Department of Fisheries has been working with ornamental fish-keepers to address concerns, but reinforce the vital need to protect the State’s aquatic environment.
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27 July 2010
Message in a bottle to beat waste has global impact to create change
** 11.10am - Monday 26 July 2010 - Sydney time**
After sailing more than 8,000 nautical miles and spending 128 days crossing the Pacific, the world's largest ocean, in a boat made of 12,500 plastic PET bottles, the Plastiki expedition and her crew have safely and successfully reached their planned destination of Sydney to cheers of welcome and support.
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26 July 2010
Fremantle and Mandurah meetings on catch allocations
Recreational fishers from the Metropolitan area will have the opportunity to be briefed and provide feedback, on the allocation of catch shares for West Coast demersal scalefish, at meetings this week.
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26 July 2010
AMSA takes precautionary measures for ship off Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority issued an Intervention Order to the Liberian registered Ocean Emperor this morning. The 225 metre bulk carrier has suffered a number of breakdowns and is currently attempting repairs.
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26 July 2010
Kingaroy Underground Coal Gasification bore test results consistent
Benzene and toluene levels in the latest water samples taken from bores in the vicinity of Cougar Energy's underground coal gasification trial plant at Kingaroy are consistent with previous test results and well within Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).
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26 July 2010
Ban on whaling safe as whaling deal fails
Attempts to end the global ban on whaling have failed. The 62nd Annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has rejected the so-called 'compromise proposal' that would have done nothing less than legitimise commercial whaling for the first time in 24 years. The Australian Marine Conservation Society welcomes this major victory for whale conservation.
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24 July 2010
Hargraves Public School ‘gets hooked’ on fishing at Mudgee
Hargraves Public School students will put their knowledge to the test - hook, line and sinker - in their first fishing trip as part of the NSW Government initiative, ‘Get Hooked…It’s Fun to Fish.’
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23 July 2010
Brumby Government Rules Out More Marine Parks
The Brumby Labor Government has not accepted a proposal to increase the number of marine parks in Victoria, the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Gavin Jennings, said today.
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23 July 2010
Investigations and compliance training tackle illegal poaching of dugong
"As legal avenues are just one option, we are establishing a new training program to assist with compliance in the area and it will be rolled out later this year.
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23 July 2010
North Queenslanders asked to help name new oceans facility
North Queensland residents are being urged to "put on their thinking caps" to suggest a name for the new $35m tropical oceans simulator to be constructed at the Australian Institute of Marine Science headquarters, near Townsville.
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22 July 2010
Environmental Flows to return to Yarra and Thomason
Melbourne’s improved water security from the Government’s water projects, conservation and better rainfall will see a further 22 billion litres of environmental water returned to the Yarra and Thomson rivers earlier than planned, Water Minister Tim Holding announced today.
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22 July 2010
Authorities call for help in reporting illegal fishing
State Government authorities are concerned about illegal netting practices in north Queensland and are urging the public to report any suspected breach of fishing rules.
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21 July 2010
Car forfeited, $2,500 fine and suspended jail sentence
Taking a commercial quantity of abalone from Kirk Point, eight kilometres south east of Avalon, has cost a Derrimut man $2,500, fishing equipment and his wife’s Honda Civic.
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20 July 2010
The Plastiki To Call In At Mooloolaba Enroute To Sydney
The Plastiki has safely made Australian waters after her historic 7,500 Nautical Mile voyage to beat waste.
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20 July 2010
Yacht Aground in Oyster Lease
A phone call early on Sunday morning July 18, alerted the volunteers on duty at Marine Rescue Central Coast to the predicament of a 50’ yacht and its crew of five.
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20 July 2010
Further Kingaroy Underground Coal Gasification testing results
The Department of Environment and Resource Management has received further test results from bores being sampled in the vicinity of Cougar Energy's underground coal gasification project.
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16 July 2010
NSW Maritime Safety Alert: Tweed River Boat Fire
NSW Maritime today issued a safety alert to boaters following a boat fire in the Tweed
River today.
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16 July 2010
Regional Victorians cash in on water saving
Regional Victorians should not be misled by the Liberal/National Coalition who are trying to deprive households from getting cash back for saving water.
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16 July 2010
Fishers invited to have their say on west coast demersal scalefish catch allocation shares
Recreational and commercial fishers in the Mid West will have the opportunity to be briefed and provide feedback on how catch shares of west coast demersal scalefish, such as dhufish and baldchin groper, are proposed to be allocated between each fishing sector.
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16 July 2010
Investigations and compliance training tackle illegal poaching of dugong
Investigations and a new compliance training program are being combined in a new approach to tackle illegal poaching of dugong in the far north area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
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16 July 2010
Cougar Energy ordered to keep its UCG Kingaroy plant closed
The Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) will order Cougar Energy to keep its pilot Underground Coal Gasification plant near Kingaroy closed until the Government is assured that groundwater resources are protected.
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16 July 2010
Have your say on inland waters classification
Fisheries Victoria is seeking public comments on a draft Inland Waters Classification that defines all inland waters in Victoria as trout, native or mixed fisheries.
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15 July 2010
New species added to “noxious” fish list in WA
A number of fish species will be prohibited in Western Australia following additions to a noxious fish list aimed at protecting the State’s and the nation’s aquatic environments.
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15 July 2010
Keen young anglers get to wet a line at the Mudgee Field Days
Parents looking for a creative way to cure end-of-school-holidays boredom for their kids are in luck, with Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) to run a series of fishing workshops at this year’s Mudgee Small Farm Field Days.
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14 July 2010
Abalone thief pushed his luck once too often
A Frankston North man is facing at least 12 months’ jail if he has any future involvement in taking abalone.
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14 July 2010
Call for Extra Safety on Bars
NSW Maritime today issued an alert to boaters on the north coast to take extra care when going offshore.
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14 July 2010
Honouring the Men who Returned the Yarra to the City
The work of visionary Melbourne architects Evan Walker and David Yencken in redeveloping the Yarra River corridor has redefined Melbourne, the Premier John Brumby said today.
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14 July 2010
$5 Million Boost for Boating Safety and Facilities
Recreational boaters, search and rescue organisations and boating facilities across Victoria will share in $5 million from the Brumby Labor Government for projects to improve boating safety and infrastructure.
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14 July 2010
Cold weather can’t stop anglers from Scope
Ten clients from Scope Bendigo endured cold weather in an attempt to catch one of 400 rainbow trout recently released into the Kennington Reservoir.
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14 July 2010
New fishing arrangements for commercial beach seine fishing
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has moved to resolve a long-standing conflict between recreational and commercial fishers in the State’s South-West.
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14 July 2010
Minister's Media Statement - Australia's Nominee Wins International Bravery Award
I’m pleased to announce a Fijian involvement in the Australian-coordinated rescue of two crew members from the sunken yacht Sumatra II off the Queensland coast in May 2009 has been honoured with a prestigious international commendation.
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13 July 2010
Remote ship loading trial starts in Pilbara
A teleoperated shiploader designed to remotely control the loading iron ore is being trialled by Rio Tinto at a port in the Pilbara.
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12 July 2010
Darwin to Dili Yacht Rally Hailed a Success
The Darwin to Dili Yacht Rally has been hailed a success by its organisers after its busy program concluded with an offical sail past in Dili Habour this weekend.
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09 July 2010
Yachtdomain Expands its Operations in South East Queensland
Expanding on the success of its regional office at Port of Bundaberg, Brisbane based International Brokerage House Yachtdomain Pty. Ltd. has launched another Marina- based office in South East Queensland.
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09 July 2010
New look jetty open for business
The finishing touches are being put on the $700,000 upgrade of the iconic Clifton Gardens
Jetty at Mosman, Primary Industries Minister Steve Whan said today.
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09 July 2010
Industrial oils from above the ground, not below it
Two hundred of the world’s top minds in plant oil research are gathering in Australia next week to share their research into how renewable plant-based oils can be engineered to replace industrial oils that have traditionally been manufactured from petroleum.
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08 July 2010
Submissions welcomed on demersal species allocation
An independent advisory body is calling for submissions on its latest report on how important fish resources should be shared among fishing sectors.
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08 July 2010
Fisheries report nominates harvest level for demersal species
The Department of Fisheries has issued a resource report on demersal scalefish species in the West Coast Bioregion, to coincide with the release of an independent draft report on allocations for the sectors involved.
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08 July 2010
Carbon emissions threaten fish populations
Humanity’s rising CO2 emissions could have a significant impact on the world’s fish populations according to groundbreaking new research carried out in Australia.
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08 July 2010
New look jetty open for business
The finishing touches are being put on the $700,000 upgrade of the iconic Clifton Gardens Jetty at Mosman, Primary Industries Minister Steve Whan said today.
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08 July 2010
Narrandera researchers chip in to better understanding of fish migration
Industry & Investment NSW researchers at Narrandera Fisheries Centre are helping unlock the
mystery of native fish migration by tuning into tiny microchips implanted in fish like Australian bass,
Bully mullet, freshwater herring and bullrout; and then monitoring their every move 24 hours a day.
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07 July 2010
$10m project to store CO2 underground in China
CSIRO is partnering with China United Coalbed Methane Corporation Limited (CUCBM) on a A$10 million joint demonstration project that will store 2000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) underground in the Shanxi Province and extract methane for use as an energy source.
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07 July 2010
Minister gives green light for commercial rock lobster fishery quota system
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore today confirmed the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery will operate under a quota system when the season begins in mid-November.
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07 July 2010
Reef HQ school holiday program celebrates NAIDOC Week
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Reef HQ Aquarium are celebrating NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week with a school holiday program which shares Traditional Owner's connection to sea country in Great Barrier Reef.
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06 July 2010
Shark HQ reveals secrets of the deep
Sydney Aquarium will be transformed into Shark Headquarters these school holidays, revealing
the secret world of sharks, NSW Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said today.
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06 July 2010
Operation Cold Water
NSW Maritime Boating Safety Officers from Queanbeyan, Eden and Albury conducted a recent joint patrol of Blowering, Talbingo, Eucumbene and Jindabyne in the alpine region of the state as part of Operation Cold Water. It was a very cold weekend to the point where a patrol vessel had to break up and slice through sheet ice on one river but there were still people camping with boats.
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06 July 2010
Seafood lovers urged to buy local
New website information designed to inspire consumers in NSW to buy and enjoy local
seafood was launched by Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan today.
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04 July 2010
Multipanel and Sandringham YC scoop industry awards
Multipanel and Sandringham Yacht Club led the field of Victorian marine industry heavyweights by claiming top honours at the 2010 Victorian Marine Industry Awards presented yesterday at Crown.
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03 July 2010
Boat guide ‘hot off the press’
Parks Victoria yesterday released its new Port Phillip Recreational Boating Guide at the 50th Annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show.
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02 July 2010
Perth leans towards recycled water
Earlier this year, Australia's top scientific research organisation issued a dire report suggesting future water yields over a large area of WA could plummet by nearly 50 per cent by 2030.
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01 July 2010
Recreational rock lobster season ends today
The 2009/10 recreational rock lobster season closes at 6 o’clock tonight and fishers are reminded there will be a change to escape gap sizes, when the new season opens in mid-November.
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