30 May 2012
Victorian boaters encouraged to prepare for new marine safety laws
Victoria’s 300,000 recreational boaters and 1,500 commercial maritime operators are being advised by
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) to ensure they’re ready for new marine safety legislation which takes effect on 1 July 2012.
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29 May 2012
Reef Guardian Grazier showcases Reef
Local graziers are showing how the benefits of improved land management practices are flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
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28 May 2012
Protecting the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area
The Gillard Government will establish a community advisory committee to help protect the iconic Ningaloo Reef – home to the world’s largest fish, the whale shark.
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28 May 2012
Operation to protect migrating whales
The Gillard Government, in partnership with state agencies and the New Zealand Government, has activated an operation to protect whales as they migrate across our coast.
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25 May 2012
Statistics show healthier fish stocks and improved profits in Commonwealth fisheries
The health of Australia’s fish stocks in Commonwealth waters has continued to improve and profits to fishing boats in most fisheries have increased too. That’s what a recent report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) shows. This is good news for our fishing industry and consumers as it means more sustainable, fresh, local fish on Australian table
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25 May 2012
$15.000 Fine - Highest Ever For Boating Offences
The largest fine to date for offences under NSW marine legislation was issued in a Wyong Court today.
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23 May 2012
Hawkesbury River: Exclusive Use For Bridge To Bridge This Weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of the 2012 Bridge to Bridge race on the Hawkesbury River this Sunday.
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23 May 2012
Reef Guardians make their mark on Biodiversity Day
Students from Southern Cross Catholic School will mark the International Day for Biodiversity by undertaking environmental projects on their school grounds to benefit the Great Barrier Reef.
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21 May 2012
Workshop helps Traditional Owners protect sea country
An upcoming workshop will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples spot illegal activities in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
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18 May 2012
Angler to face charges over undersize snapper
A 74-year-old Preston man will face court charged with serious fisheries offences after
allegedly being found with undersize snapper at Mornington this week.
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18 May 2012
Grants for sea country management announced today
The Gillard Government is supporting Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef to undertake projects such as sea country planning, seagrass monitoring, and teaching young people marine science skills.
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17 May 2012
Budgewoi Lake: Exclusive Use This Weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of water ski races at Budgewoi Lake this weekend.
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17 May 2012
New Public Pontoon At Hunters Hill Now Complete
A new $193,500 public pontoon at Hunters Hill Sailing Club in Woolwich on the Parramatta River will be officially opened on Saturday.
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16 May 2012
Barrier Reef catchment.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is running a suite of television advertisements to raise awareness about threats to the Reef's outlook and the value of the community and industry pulling together to make it stronger and healthier.
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15 May 2012
Illegal moorings damage the Marine Park
Four illegal moorings at Opal Reef in Far North Queensland will be removed to prevent environmental harm to the surrounding Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.
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15 May 2012
Coalition delivers major upgrade at Mornington Pier
Mornington Pier is set to undergo major reconstruction with Minister for
Ports Denis Napthine joining member for Mornington David Morris at
Schnapper Point to announce the multi-million dollar project today.
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14 May 2012
Watch out for whales whilst on the water
Humpback whales are making a move early this year, with a number of whales already sighted moving up the eastern Australian coastline towards the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
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10 May 2012
Boat Hire Focus Of State-Wide Campaign
The spotlight will be on people providing and hiring boats in a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) state-wide campaign to start Friday.
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10 May 2012
Murray River: Exclusive Use this weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a power boat event on the Murray River between Mildura and Gol Gol from Friday to Sunday this weekend.
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10 May 2012
Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga: Exclusive Use this weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of water ski races on Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga, this weekend.
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08 May 2012
Hidden snapper should prove costly in court
Two Springvale men will be charged on summons after allegedly being caught with 31
snapper hidden on board their boat.
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07 May 2012
International maritime expert leads talks on shipping climate effects
International maritime expert Mr Andreas Chrysostomou has today discussed improving the energy efficiency of ship design and operation to reduce carbon emissions.
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07 May 2012
Results of post summer check up of the Great Barrier Reef
A post summer check up of the Great Barrier Reef has revealed low level coral bleaching at some locations and signs of minor stress from wet season flooding.
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04 May 2012
Hawkesbury River: Exclusive Use this weekend
Roads and Maritime Services has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of a power boat event at the Hawkesbury River, Windsor, this weekend.
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03 May 2012
Shoaling warning: Windang Channel, Lake Illawarra
Roads and Maritime Services is warning boaters that navigation has changed at Windang Channel, Lake Illawarra.
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01 May 2012
New schools pledge support for the Great Barrier Reef
Gooburrum State School in Bundaberg is one of fourteen new schools to show their support for the Great Barrier Reef by signing up for the Reef Guardian Schools program.
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