Coffs Coast Advocate

New shark mitigation program to keep coast safer

THE $8 million project will aim to provide a sense of safety in our community.

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08th Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

The NSW Government has launched its $8 million shark mitigation program. iStock

ALL ABOARD: Monster boat launched at Coffs Marina

See inside the massive $3.3m ‘Solitary Ranger’, the most advanced Fisheries boat in Australia

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03rd Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Coffs Harbour MP and NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall spray champagne on the NSW Fisheries boat, Solitary Ranger at Coffs Harbour Marina. Photo: Tim Jarrett

‘Devastating’ weed found in Coffs region for the first time

The discovery is the latest in a string of infestations across the state that have been linked to chicken feed.

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22nd July 2020 3:07 PM

The source of the infestation has been traced to contaminated wholegrain organic chicken feed.

Fisher faces heavy fine for 70 tonnes of unreported catches

A commercial fisher who failed to make necessary records of fishing activities for 18 months has faced Maclean Local...

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21st July 2020 5:07 AM

Generic image Maclean Local Court, Maclean Courthouse, Maclean Court, court sign, MacNaughton Place

Search continues for shark behind fatal attack

NSW Department of Primary Industries deploy SMART drumlines at Wooli Beach after death of 15-year-old surfer

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14th July 2020 5:07 AM

AFTERMATH: The scene of the fatal shark attack on Saturday, July 11 at Wilson's Headland, Wooli NSW

Concern for spike in cattle tick cases on North Coast

NORTH Coast producers warned to keep an eye out for cattle tick as spike continues.

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10th July 2020 9:07 AM

NSW Department of Primary Industries staff Kristy Saul and Christopher Knight on the lookout for cattle ticks at the Kempsey saleyards.

Fatal shark attack prompts plea for drone patrols

"I THINK what happened was enough to remind everyone there have been no protections for surfers in our waters".

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09th June 2020 5:06 AM

Our surf lifesavers are crucial in protecting beachgoers. This picture is of a Jetski herding a 3.5m White Shark out to sea off Cape Byron on Thursday, December 28, 2016. Picture: TWITTER/@SharkSmart

Horse euthanised after contracting Hendra virus

THE owner noticed the horse was depressed and having difficulty breathing last week.

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02nd June 2020 3:06 PM

A horse has been euthanised after is contracted Hendra virus. Picture: JERAD WILLIAMS

Yellow crazy ant battle will now go down in history

THIS group’s response to Lismore’s yellow crazy ant infestation has helped secure a national award.

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29th April 2020 9:04 AM

ANT BAIT: NSW DPI biosecurity manager Scott Charlton, pictured in 2018, said baiting for yellow crazy ants will help stop the infestation. Photo: Alison Paterson

Shark monitoring could stop off NSW coastline

COULD this be the end of SMART drumlines and shark monitoring in NSW?

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28th April 2020 2:04 PM

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