Wives weigh into quota fight
September 1, 2010
Wives of Port MacDonnell commercial cray fishermen anticipate tough financial times in the next few months with detrimental effects to families and business in the face of a shorter fishing season and a lower commercial catch quota.
The group of women said fishing families would have to tighten their belts drastically, deckhands would lose their jobs and fishermen would be exposed to more danger at sea when the season starts in November. Read more
Under-staffed psychiatric services concern
August 30, 2010
One psychiatrist will not be enough to maintain a long-term mental health service in the South East, according to the Australian Medical Association’s Andrew Lavender.
South Australian AMA president Dr Lavender told The Border Watch the government would need to invest in up to three psychiatrists for the region in order to retain the service, not just the promised one which Country Health SA says is currently being selected. Read more
Fishing quota cut creates waves
August 26, 2010
An already divided South East lobster fishing community is heading for the rocks following the announcement of a shorter fishing season and lower catch quota for 2010-11, with claims the decision could force some operators out of the industry.
Fisheries Minister Michael O’Brien’s announcement that he would slash the season by two months and the total allowable commercial catch quota by 150 tonnes has been met with a wave of animosity from South East rock lobster fishermen, although it has netted approval from one sector. Read more
Secker secures comfortable election win
August 25, 2010
While the nation is held in suspense over the election outcome, Barker remained the safe Liberal seat it has been for decades.
Patrick Secker, who has already served 12 years in the seat, will continue into the next term. Read more
Lobster fishing quota slashed
August 25, 2010
Professional South East rock lobster fishermen will go to sea to earn a living later this year with a reduced catch quota and a shorter fishing season.
Fisheries Minister Michael O’Brien has set the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery at 1250 tonnes and reduced the fishing season, which will run from November 1 this year to April 30, 2011. Read more
Government plans bushfire response
August 12, 2010
South East councils have welcomed the State Government’s pledge to prioritise establishment of “places of last resort and refuge” in rural towns before the coming bushfire season as the nation looks for ways to prevent a repeat of Victoria’s Black Saturday tragedy.
Emergency Services Minister Michael Wright yesterday announced an interim response to Victoria’s Royal Commission into the disaster, which claimed 173 lives. Read more
Liquor review hard to swallow
August 5, 2010
Shadows Entertainment Complex owner Dino Gentile is all for the State Government’s stance on reducing alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour, but says they are going about it the wrong way by pushing all responsibility onto the venues.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gail Gago has released two discussion papers outlining the government’s plans to deal with the issue. Read more
Mako fishing ban overturned
July 1, 2010
South East anglers have welcomed approval of legislation that will overturn the Federal Government’s move to ban the fishing of three popular game shark species.
The ban arose earlier this year due to international action on threatened stocks of porbeagle, shortfin mako and longfin mako sharks — particularly in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic Ocean. Read more
Biomass push fails to generate support
June 28, 2010
The South East could become the generator of a national industry creating renewable energy from wood waste biomass if councils, state and federal governments heed the calls of advocates to realise the sector’s potential.
Developments in biofuel technology have created a buzz in the region with Plantation Energy’s plans for pellet plants at Wandilo and Heywood and local innovators such as Australian Kelp Products managing director Bevan Mills forging paths ahead for emerging opportunities. Read more
Councils demand Youth Allowance equality
June 24, 2010
A joint effort to lobby the Federal Government has stepped up to amend Mount Gambier’s Youth Allowance classification boundaries from “inner” to “outer” regional.
The District Council of Grant passed a motion during a council meeting on Monday evening to call on Mount Gambier City Council and Wattle Range Council to jointly lobby for the change to enable more students to qualify for Youth Allowance. Read more
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