Coffs Coast Advocate

Alarming stat about the sharks in Mackay-Whitsunday waters

The proposed plan to control sharks in the Great Barrier Reef has been slammed, with fears it could put lives at stake.

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25th Oct. 2019 1:10 PM

SHARK PARK: Tiger sharks, like the one pictured, were one of the most prevalent species caught over the course of three separate field trips to the Great Barrier Marine Park.

From the Daily Mercury Editor's Desk

Dear valued subscribers, it’s been a big few weeks for the waters off Mackay, with drumlines and swimming enclosures...

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25th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

Jimmy Barnes performing at the MECC, Mackay as part of his Shutting Down Your Town Tour. Photo: Steven Jesser

Sea-ing sense on shark drumlines on Mackay beaches

The new plan to work around strict new rules for shark culling along our beaches.

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25th Sept. 2019 12:09 AM

The State Government has made a bold move to protect swimmers. Picture: Fiona Ayerst

Terror on our beaches: Shark drumlines removed in Mackay

Swimmers enjoying the start to school holidays will be forced to brave the water of the region’s most popular beaches...

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20th Sept. 2019 5:09 PM

PROTECTION: Shark drumlines have been removed in Mackay. PIC: SUPPLIED

Our drumlines remain as Great Barrier Reef Marine Park stripped

LOCAL beachgoers will remain protected by the 20 drumlines along the Woongarra Coast while shark nets have been removed...

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20th Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

Shark drum lines will be removed from beaches within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park after a federal court ruling.

Five Rocks camping tragedy tears families apart

Driver modified 4wd prior to crash that killed teen

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17th April 2019 5:04 PM

Hannah Dingle tragically died in November 2017 in a car roll over at Five Rocks Beach.

Adani flood water results revealed

ADANI owned Abbot Point Operations CEO says flood waters released over wetland was not “coal-laden sludge”.

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12th Feb. 2019 1:02 PM

The Abbot Point coal terminal is a crucial piece of infrastructure in the midst of Juru Native Title land

Fate of sea turtle populations in hands of public

Central Queensland is home to four of the world's seven marine turtle species, all of which are either endangered or...

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07th Nov. 2018 10:11 AM

NESTING SEASON: Flatback hatchlings emerge.

Fishing vessels offered rebate for tracking devices

The State Govt will offer up to $970 in rebates for the purchase and installation of approved vessel tracking units.

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04th Sept. 2018 4:09 AM

EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE: Fisheries Minister Mark Furner (left) tours the Barramundi Hatchery in Gladstone on 11 May 2018.

Government seeks comment on reef proposals

You've got until February 19 to have your say.

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23rd Jan. 2018 4:01 AM

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