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March 23, 2023

Campaspe River flow release moved forward

The North Central CMA, acting as Water for the Environment manager for the Campaspe River downstream of the Eppalock reservoir, have advised of an early flow release. Recent monitoring of
March 23, 2023

Golden Beach drilling to commence with 500m safety zone in place

Golden Beach Energy are planning the drilling of an appraisal well between late April and mid May 2023. Drilling will take place approximately 3.4km offshore from the township of Golden
March 21, 2023

Recreational fishers unite to save Upper Teddington Reservoir

Recreational fishers in the northern Grampians region of Victoria are campaigning to halt the decommissioning the Upper Teddington Reservoir. The Upper Teddington Reservoir located in Stuart Mill, was built 130 years ago
March 16, 2023

Thriving Goulburn River ecosystem eliminates need for 2023 Autumn fresh

The Goulburn Broken CMA have announced that the 2023 Autumn Fresh will not occur. This follows the October 2022 flooding of the Goulburn River. This is a great result for
March 10, 2023

Wear A Life Jacket When Rock Fishing

Rock fishing is a great way to go fishing, but it’s also carries risks. The FISHERIES (ROCK FISHING SAFETY) NOTICE 2021 requires recreational rock fishers to wear lifejackets at high-risk rock fishing
March 8, 2023

Women’s Recreational Fishing Network to include boating

The number of women in recreational fishing has increased rapidly in the five years since the establishment of the Women in Recreational Fishing Network, which will become Women in Recreational
March 6, 2023

Survey finds remarkable increase in recreational fishing popularity

A Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) survey has found that Victorian Recreational Fishing is seeing a boom in numbers. Despite Covid-19 impacting the time being spent fishing, the number of
February 28, 2023

Taylors Creek Weir on Track to Complete Trio of Fishways

The Taylors Weir Fishway on Taylors Creek, located in the north-central region of Victoria is set to begin construction as part of The North Central Catchment Management Authority’s (CMA’s) vision to restore
February 23, 2023

Community Activation Grants Program available to Victorian Recreational Fishing Groups

The ‘Change Our Game’ Community Activation Grants Program is now open to apply for up to $5000 of funding for fishing clubs to undertake learning and training opportunities to build
February 22, 2023

National fishing survey to confirm benefits of recreational fishing

The National Recreational Fishing Survey (NRFS) is identifying the range of economic and social values of fishing for fishers, businesses and communities across Australia. The survey will measure the impact