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August 4, 2025

Decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in Bass Strait

After operating for over 50 years, many of the Bass Strait oil and gas fields operated by ExxonMobil Australia’s subsidiary Esso are now reaching the end of their productive life. Due
August 1, 2025

Don’t get caught out when buying your fishing licence

Following reports of unauthorised sellers charging additional fees, the Victorian Fisheries Authority are reminding recreational fishers to use the Service Victoria website when purchasing a fishing licence online. If you’re purchasing online,
July 30, 2025

VRFish celebrates 30 years

VRFish celebrates 30 years of representing Victorian fishers
July 30, 2025

VRFish marks 30 years by honouring eight recreational fishing advocates

VRFish celebrates 30 years of representing Victorian fishers
July 21, 2025

Grants available for Gone Fishing Day events

The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation have announced the date for this year’s Gone Fishing Day, Sunday 19th October 2025. Gone Fishing Day is Australia’s largest celebration of our favourite pastime – recreational fishing.
July 21, 2025

Geelong Claims Oldest Fishing Club in Australia

Geelong and District Anglers Club have claimed they are the oldest fishing club not only in Victoria but in Australia. So, they’ve thrown down the gauntlet and want to know:
July 14, 2025

Promoting responsible recreation along our waterways

VRFish developed a responsible recreation campaign called Naturally Vic.
July 9, 2025

Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project

Blue Mackerel is proposed to be one of the first offshore wind projects off Gippsland after the project was awarded a feasibility licence by the Australian Government in April 2024.
July 9, 2025

Recreational fishing and offshore wind farms

The discussion around offshore wind farms and their potential impacts on our fishing is a hot topic amongst the recreational fishing community. Offshore wind power is the energy taken from
July 9, 2025

Meet Gippsland’s Offshore Wind Developers

After declaring Gippsland as Australia’s first offshore windfarm zone, the Australian Government has granted 12 feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off Gippsland’s coast.