WA Fishing Ban Sparks Outrage Over Missing Helpline
WA Premier Roger Cook faces pressure as fishing businesses reel from the demersal ban. A promised government helpline for impacted workers is revealed to be non-existent.
WA Premier Roger Cook faces pressure as fishing businesses reel from the demersal ban. A promised government helpline for impacted workers is revealed to be non-existent.
The WA Government announces a permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closures to rescue critically depleted demersal fish stocks. Find out how this impacts you.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
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Western Australia has a unique opportunity to set the national standard for sustainable fisheries management, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. Discover how.
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Western Australia's rapid population growth is putting unprecedented pressure on fish stocks. Industry leader Trevor Whittington warns of potential decimation without immediate action.
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Artificial intelligence cameras now monitor Kiama's dangerous rock platforms after 11 fishing deaths in 15 years. The technology alerts emergency services when someone is swept into the water.
Townsville's most productive barramundi fishing spots face closure under council's new weir restrictions, sparking outrage among local anglers and tourism operators.
Coroner confirms Chieu Kheang Chua likely drowned after crab fishing trip turned deadly at Anglesea River. Family seeks closure after tragic incident.
New report reveals 1.2 million temporary visa holders have settled in Australia since pandemic. Political debate heats up over migration policy and infrastructure pressures.
Western Australia's economy expanded by 13% in the past year, powered by rapid population growth and strong mining exports. Discover how this impacts the state's future.
Western Australia's recreational abalone fishing season for summer 2025 has been confirmed with four one-hour sessions. Get safety tips and bag limit details to prepare for your coastal catch.
Rockingham Mayor Lorna Buchan unveils a plan for 16,000 new dwellings, including 24-storey towers, to support AUKUS-driven population growth. Urgent government approval and road funding are needed to prevent major gridlock.
Experts warn Australia's environmental laws won't stop extinction crisis without addressing human population growth and consumption patterns. Read the urgent call for action.
Explore Western Australia's dramatic transformation since 2004 - from mining boom driving economic growth to cultural renaissance reshaping Perth. Discover how big ambitions built modern WA.
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King attacks Greens' 'stupid scare campaign' over Garden Island fishing ban amid AUKUS developments. Get the full story.
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Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
Australian authorities have intercepted multiple fishing vessels in Broome suspected of being prepared for people smuggling operations. The significant seizure highlights ongoing border protection efforts.
City of Stirling moves to ban fishing across 16 lakes and wetlands following animal cruelty reports and RSPCA investigations. Council debate described as 'complete mess'.
Perth train commuters are experiencing renewed frustration as boom gate delays plague the newly reopened southern section of the Armadale Line, testing patience just weeks after the $1.1 billion upgrade completion.
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A South Australian fisherman reveals the shocking 27-centimetre shark bite on his leg after surviving a terrifying encounter off Kangaroo Island, sharing his incredible story of survival and warning to other beachgoers.
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