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25 Jun 2021 Control Area reduced as part of abalone response
Boating, diving and fishing resumes in Portland and Discovery Bay this first school holiday weekend with the abalone disease Control Area reduced in size.
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23 Jun 2021 Local forums to talk fishing and boating
Recreational fishers and boaters will get the chance to hear all about their beloved pastimes and share ideas on how to make them even better at ten free forums across the state scheduled for June, July and August.
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22 Jun 2021 New partnership to train fish farmers of the future
The Victorian Government has formed a partnership with GOTAFE to train the fish farmers of the future.
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28 May 2021 Restrictions change for abalone disease as surveillance continues
A change to restrictions will come into place for control areas in the state’s south west, following recent detections of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) in wild abalone.
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24 May 2021 Best bay spawning in 24 years for sand flathead
Recent surveys of Port Philip by fisheries scientists have recorded the best sand flathead spawning in 24 years.
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20 May 2021 Fishing, boating, ports and freight to boost economy
The Victorian Government is supporting jobs, improving safety and taking trucks off local roads through significant investment in Victoria’s fishing, boating, ports and freight industries.
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17 May 2021 Boost for recreational fishing, camping and boating facilities in Victoria
The Australian Government’s $20 million Recreational Fishing and Camping Facilities Program will fund eight projects across Victoria to improve facilities at boat ramps and jetties.
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15 May 2021 Prize catch of Golden Tag fish at Tullaroop Reservoir
Tullaroop Reservoir is a fishery on the rise and it’s now a favourite place to cast a line for one lucky man who landed a $10,000 golden perch.
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12 May 2021 More tiger trout to add to exciting Purrumbete fishery
Lake Purrumbete’s reputation as a trophy trout fishery is about to get even better with the addition of 7,000 tiger trout.
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11 May 2021 Officers net illegal native fish trade in Mildura
A joint investigation with NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries has uncovered the illegal take of Murray cod and golden perch from the Murray River and their subsequent sale to a retail outlet in Victoria.