Coffs Coast Advocate

Yikes! Woman goes for swim in croc-infested Proserpine River

Police: Precautions must be taken around the river and other crocodile habitats

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16th Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

A woman was found swimming in the Proserpine River. Photo: File

Water prices frozen to help growers survive pandemic

Irrigation cost and safety upgrades absorbed as State Government provides $14.7 lifeline to farmers

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06th May 2020 5:05 AM

Irrigators will benefit as the State Government announces it would freeze irrigation prices for a year and absorb dam safety upgrade costs. Photo: Brian Cassey

Grey nomads flock to the Whitsundays

From leisurely cruises over the reefs, enchanting meals by the water there is something for every older adventurer

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05th March 2020 10:03 AM

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a leisurely and scenic cruise through the spectacular Whitsunday Islands.

Farmers take back control of the water pump

Growers take control of water prices amid competition watchdog’s battle with state-owned irrigation

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14th Feb. 2020 6:02 AM

North Eton cane grower Lee Blackburn was one 300 cane growers connected to Sunwater’s Eton scheme, which in December started transitioning to a locally management system. Photo: Peter Holt

Six school holiday hotspots for fishing families

With the school holidays in full swing, now is the perfect opportunity to get the family out and hit some of the fishing...

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05th July 2019 4:07 AM

Luke Matikainen caught this Maori wrasse in the shallows off Mackay.

A long weekend of fishing

What's biting around the traps of the Whitsundays.

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10th May 2019 10:05 AM

HUGE: Local legend John Martinali books a spot to get his arms stretched on Reel Addiction every week. Last week he won a good old game of tug of war with this hefty golden trevally.

Few boats willing to head to the Islands

What's biting around the traps across the Whitsundays region.

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26th April 2019 2:04 PM

RAINBOW RIPPER: James Barwick from Airlie Beach caught this beauty of a rainbow trout while on a Sea Fever Sport Fishing Charter.

Anglers heading up the creek

What's biting throughout the Whitsundays.

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12th April 2019 2:04 PM

QUITE A HANDFUL: Pastors John Gardner (left) and Warren McMartin with a hefty giant trevally.

Improvements in beach fishing

What's biting across the Whitsundays region.

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22nd March 2019 2:03 PM

Kim Franke with a nice flathead she landed.

Cracking weather for fishing

What is biting across the Whitsundays!

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15th March 2019 7:03 AM

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