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June 10, 2020
Changes Pending for Corner Inlet Commercial Fishery
Several Corner Inlet fishery license holders have raised concerned about changing fishing practices that may result in the fishery becoming unsustainable. Equally, VRFish has received feedback from recreational fishers who
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June 3, 2020
Inquiry into ecosystem decline in Victoria
The Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee is undertaking an inquiry on the decline of Victoriaβs ecosystems and measures to restore habitats and populations of threatened and endangered species. We
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May 20, 2020
Help Improve Victoria’s Regional Boating Infrastructure
Do you have a favourite spot you like to launch your boat that needs improving? Is your boat ramp in disrepair? Are more lanes required? How about parking, lighting or
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May 14, 2020
Status Quo Win For Victorian Tuna Fishers
VRFish have landed a massive win for Victorian fishers who enjoy our fantastic Southern bluefin tuna (SBT) fishery. The Commonwealth Government’s Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Jonathon Duniam has
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May 11, 2020
Fishing to be Permitted from Tuesday night
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced today that recreational fishing will be permitted in Victoria as of 11.59pm Tuesday night, 12 May 2020. Fishers will still be required to follow physical
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May 9, 2020
When Will We Fish Again?
That’s the big question as we enter the 6th week of no fishing and boating in Victoria. We wanted to update you on some developments that we believe may have
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May 7, 2020
Saving the Lower Goulburn Before it’s Flushed Away
Late last year, we began advocating to save the Goulburn River from being treated like a water pipe to service water irrigators hundreds of kilometres away in the lower Murray.
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May 7, 2020
Kingfish secrets revealed thanks to our fishing licence fees
By Dr. Corey GreenSenior Fisheries Scientist, Victorian Fisheries Authority Prior to the early 1990βs, yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) were commonly caught by recreational anglers at various offshore locations across Victoria,
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May 5, 2020
Anglers Give Back to Fish Habitat
For almost four years, recreational fishers have been improving riparian land across Victoria through the Angler Riparian Partnerships Program (ARPP). It’s been fantastic to see so many of our members
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May 4, 2020
Restore the Bay Information Sessions
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are hosting two upcoming Restore The Bay Information Sessions. These sessions will provide a more detailed update on planned living shellfish reef restoration construction activities in October/November