Fish Head Protest Leads to Arrests in Margaret River
Two individuals were arrested for a fish head protest outside the Margaret River Fisheries office. The incident highlights tensions over commercial fishing practices in WA.
Two individuals were arrested for a fish head protest outside the Margaret River Fisheries office. The incident highlights tensions over commercial fishing practices in WA.
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