Coffs Coast Advocate

Diversifying our economy will secure our future

In just one week, we have had overwhelmingly positive news for the Mackay region

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13th June 2020 5:06 AM

Aquaculture could prove a fruitful industry for the Mackay region.

Why you shouldn’t use supermarket prawns as bait

They may seem like a cheaper alternative but the consequences can be ecologically devastating

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08th June 2020 5:06 AM

Using supermarket prawns as bait can have costly and ecologically-devastating consequences.

Troubled waters as aquaculture shrinks by 30 per cent

The region’s fisheries lost $7.9 million in savage 12 months, but some predict smooth sailing ahead

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24th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries production report said Mackay region aquaculture production fell by 429 tonnes, or 30 per cent in the 2018-19 financial year.

How FNQ has become state’s aquaculture powerhouse

Far North Queensland’s aquaculture industry has been priced at more than $50 million – but it is in danger of being...

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20th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Far North Queensland’s aquaculture industry has been priced at more than $50 million – but it is in danger of being affected by an ominous market force.

Award proves why picking local is always best

Industry award shows why the 60 percent of people eating imported barra are making the wrong decision.

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04th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

BARRA: Coral Coast Barramundi farm manager Justin Forrester with some fingerlings in the farm’s nursery.

Love for bugs drives rock lobster researcher

A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is playing a vital role in establishing the world’s first successful...

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25th Sept. 2019 5:09 AM

Dr Tomer Ventura holds a specimen of a rock lobster.

REVEALED: The six mega projects set to shape our region

Business leaders have been given an insight into billions of dollars worth of projects in Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday - find...

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29th Aug. 2019 5:08 PM

Construction has started at Adani's Carmichael Mine site.

APPLY NOW: Jobs, jobs and more jobs to come at prawn farms

From farm hands to engineers working on cutting-edge technology, hundreds of jobs will need to be filled as aquaculture...

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26th Aug. 2019 7:08 AM

Tassal prawn farm near Proserpine is being expanded. After its expansion, the company will begin construction on its other property at Exmoor Station.

Major aquaculture player gives new project green light

The project is tipped to deliver up to 1000 jobs for Mackay and the Whitsundays

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20th Aug. 2019 10:08 AM

Today's announcement could deliver more aquaculture investment to the region. Photo: Jeff Harrison.

Birdman 'chat-ty' about CQ's 'untapped' ecotourism potential

'Hummingbirds to Hoatzin': what CQ can learn from South American ecotourism

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27th June 2019 12:06 PM

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