Guilty plea recorded for illegal fishing
February 26, 2010
A 55-year-old Port MacDonnell commercial fisher was convicted and fined $5000 in the Portland Magistrates’ Court this week for rock lobster fishing inside Victorian waters during the closed season.
Ian Maxwell Perryman pleaded guilty to three charges relating to the unauthorised use of commercial fishing equipment during a closed season and attempting to take rock lobster during a closed season. Read more
Fishing offenders detected
February 18, 2010
Although PIRSA Fisheries’ phone-in campaign Operation Community ended two weeks ago, the information received continues to help officers on the Limestone Coast to catch rock lobster offenders.
PIRSA Fisheries regional manager Mel Snart said officers patrolling the northern Limestone Coast areas in the past week detected a number of rock lobster offences as a direct result of public information. Read more
Lobster industry at ‘rock bottom’
February 7, 2010
The South East’s multi-million-dollar rock lobster industry is experiencing its worst catch rates in more than 30 years and fishing stalwarts fear the fishery could reach “rock bottom”.
Catch rates have continued to plummet this season by 15pc and fishers fear the industry will not reach its quota of 1400 tonnes this season, despite being scaled back because of the alarming downward trend. Read more
Success claimed with Fisheries blitz
January 29, 2010
Authorities have hailed a crackdown on illegal rock lobster fishing a resounding success, with 20 South East residents already in hot water for various alleged offences.
Limestone Coast Fisheries regional manager Mel Snart said this was just the tip of the iceberg, with more serious reports currently under investigation and prosecutions likely to be launched. Read more
Shark fishing ban bites anglers
January 8, 2010
Angry South East anglers have supported a petition to overturn the Federal Government’s ban on fishing three game shark species, following their recent listings as endangered.
The petition seeks to allow fishing for shortfin mako, longfin mako and porbeagle sharks to continue, arguing there is no evidence the species are declining in Australia. Read more
Shark ban angers fishermen
December 21, 2009
South Australian Game Fishing Association president Bob Oliver has hit out at a State Government decision to ban the capture of three shark species, saying the move would have a major impact on game fishing in regional coastal towns.
The Department for Environment and Heritage has listed porbeagle, shortfin mako and longfin mako sharks as “migratory species”, making them endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Read more
Fishermen fined for breaching rules
December 10, 2009
South East Fisheries officers have reported a spate of recreational and commercial fishers for breaching fishing rules across the coastline since the southern zone rock lobster season opened in October.
Fourteen people have been fined for not obeying specific rules regarding fishing, which have included taking undersized rock lobster. Read more
Fisherman caught out at Nelson
November 14, 2009
A Port MacDonnell man is the first commercial rock lobster operator from the South East of South Australia to have his boat seized for illegally fishing in Victorian waters for nearly 30 years.
The 54-year-old professional fisher faces likely charges after fisheries officers from Portland seized his boat on Thursday after discovering 14 illegal rock lobster pots two kilometres from the Glenelg River mouth. Read more
High prices for start of lobster season
October 7, 2009
Hopes of a return to the boom years for professional fishers have faded following only poor to reasonable rock lobster catches being reported across the South East coastline.
The region’s multi-million-dollar rock lobster sector is now in full swing after the 2009-10 season opened last Thursday. Read more
Man fined over illegal fishing
September 22, 2009
A Tantanoola man has been convicted and fined more than $6300 in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court for using more than the legal number of rock lobster pots.
Under South Australian legislation recreational fishers may only use a maximum of two rock lobster pots, which must be registered through PIRSA Fisheries. Read more
-
Latest News
- New anti-dumping laws risk flushing away jobs
- Fluoride rally fails to gain support
- Teen ‘giant killer’ claims another scalp
- Record breaking Cancer Council fundraiser
- Big crowd for AFL NAB challenge
- Police investigate diving tragedy
- Geothermal project steams ahead
- Aged care development approved
- Heywood venue request denied
- Mixed views on national hospital plan
- Some bikes not up to scratch
- Conference proves good for business
- Pioneers welcome new major sposnor
- Maher proud of Labor’s record
- Police warn about home security
- Junk food tax opposed
-
Links
News tip, submit article or photo
Do you have pictures or informationabout a breaking news event?
Email: editor@tbw.com.au
SMS: 0427 135 114