The Minister for Agriculture and Food Security is encouraging people to provide their ideas on the future of fishing in Victoria by March 1, 2012.
The Australia Day weekend has been and gone, with many people taking the opportunity to get out there to try their hand at catching some fish.
The holidays continue, and for those fishing off our coast the catches have been quite good.
The DSE is reminding anyone going ‘yabbying’ in Victoria this summer to make sure they are catching the right creatures.
A proposal by the Department of Transport aims to consider up to 174 possible infringement notices for boat owners.
My Big Catch: In memory of DadWe are fast approaching Christmas: a time when family comes together to share in the excitement of giving and receiving, fun, laughter and belonging.
As everyone is aware the report on the Anglesea River has now been released.
Go fishing for a trophy this Cup weekendIf you can’t afford a racehorse but would like to bag a trophy on cup weekend, head to St Leonards for a popular fishing competition.
My Big Catch: Hume Anglican GrammarThis week was an interesting week in more ways than one – with a visit to Anglesea by the kids from Hume Anglican Grammar.
The Government recently undertook research to provide a scientific snapshot of recreational fishing of southern bluefin tuna in Victoria waters.
Today I want to discuss an issue that isn’t at the forefront of many people’s thoughts but will have some meaning for some of us.
Fisheries Victoria has announced that the trout fishery at Lake Wendouree is well on its way to a full recovery following years of drought.
The government is seeking submissions regarding existing marine parks to review if they are fulfilling the reason for which they were established.
As most readers would be aware, the Department of Primary Industries’ Future Fisheries Strategy is causing a large amount of angst among fishermen.
Sometimes some stories come across my desk that provide me with some slight amusement.
Boasting everything from moon phases to bag limits, the increasingly popular Fisheries Victoria recreational calendar is available again.
My Big Catch: Know your yabbyThe DSE is reminding anyone going ‘yabbying’ in Victoria this summer to make sure they are catching the right creatures.
Future Fisheries Strategy: Proposals for reform by the Department of Primary Industries was released earlier this month, seeking feedback.
The Queenscliff Maritime Market and Swap meet is running on Sunday, December 4 at Queenscliff.
A recent report released by Fisheries Victoria was featured on the ABC’s 7.30.
The analysis of the Coastal Recreational Fishing Facilities report by Fisheries Victoria will feature prominently on a upcoming 7.30 on ABC.
Anglesea River… 12 months on and where are we at? Just about everyone is aware of the issues facing the Anglesea River.
Once again another week is upon us, but this week and next it’s school holidays.
It seems that the Liberal Party is starting to look at helping recreational fisherman and angling clubs on our coast.
It was previously announced that the Melbourne Fish Market was to close and this was expected to lead to a huge increase in fresh seafood prices.
For all fishermen that head out in boats, safety is of the utmost importance. Part of that is understanding weather conditions.
