Queensland spear fisherman accidentally stabs himself in the leg

Queensland spear fisherman accidentally stabs himself in the leg

A Queensland spear fisherman who accidently stabbed himself in the leg has been airlifted to hospital.

  • byLydia Lynch

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Sydney fishers call for Oyster reefs at Port Botany
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Sydney fishers call for Oyster reefs at Port Botany

Edo Rutstein,of The Australian National Sports Fishing Association,says introducing oyster reefs at Port Botany will greatly improve the local marine habitat.

Emerging technology could solve'ludicrous'fish loss from irrigation
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Emerging technology could solve'ludicrous'fish loss from irrigation

Millions of dollars are poured into keeping endangered native fish alive each year,yet many millions perish in irrigation. Now,there's a possible solution.

  • byPeter Hannam
The fisherfolk of state's oldest fishery prepare to return to the sea
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The fisherfolk of state's oldest fishery prepare to return to the sea

After weeks of lockdown,fishing enthusiasts prepare to wet their lines again.

  • byTony Wright
Return of the weekend in Victoria,as fishing,hunting and golfing given green light

Return of the weekend in Victoria,as fishing,hunting and golfing given green light

The weekend is back in Victoria. Or at least the hobbies that many people like to do on their Saturdays and Sundays.

  • byTom Cowie
South West shark drumline trial extended by a year to gather more data

South West shark drumline trial extended by a year to gather more data

“The additional 12 months of running this trial will give us a new point of comparison across seasons and years to the data already gathered,” Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley said.

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'A fish is a fish':Sydneysiders eating harbour fish despite warnings

'A fish is a fish':Sydneysiders eating harbour fish despite warnings

Jeremy Sims reckons he has caught - and eaten - thousands of fish from Sydney Harbour.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Tinny found but no sign of fishermen,including AFL player's brother

Tinny found but no sign of fishermen,including AFL player's brother

Jason De Silva,20,and Geoffrey Hibberd,33,remain missing almost 36 hours after they set off in their small boat for a day of illegal fishing.

  • byRachel Eddie,Paul Sakkal andSam McClure
After partner debacle,opposition angles for answers on fishing rule

After partner debacle,opposition angles for answers on fishing rule

The Opposition is calling on the Andrews government to reverse its ban on recreational fishing or explain to Victorians why the passive sport has been outlawed.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey
Plea to save'hundreds of millions'of fish killed by irrigation pumps

Plea to save'hundreds of millions'of fish killed by irrigation pumps

Recreational fishers are appealing to farmers to work with them to save the millions of fish killed in irrigation pipes each year.

  • byMike Foley
Fresh local fish back on sale in Victoria for the first time in decades
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Fresh local fish back on sale in Victoria for the first time in decades

The Andrews government is once again allowing fresh fish to be sold off the back of the boat,straight to consumers on the Victorian coast.

  • byRoyce Millar andChris Vedelago