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Steve Robertson | PORTLAND recreational tuna fishermen opposed to the foreign mega-trawler Margiris taking baitfish in local waters may be on the verge of winning a significant tactical victory, with a report that the Commonwealth Ombudsman will consider a formal investigation into the setting of the boat’s fishing quota. Tasmanian Independent Andrew Wilkie, who fears the trawler will drastically overfish for mackerel and other baitfish chased by southern bluefin tuna, initially said the Ombudsman’s office had committed to an investigation, but late on … Continue reading 0 Comments
Steve Robertson | PERSONALLY concerned about the effect it might have on Portland’s tuna-based tourism, Glenelg Shire mayor Gilbert Wilson has flagged the possibility that the shire may join in lobbying efforts to prevent a giant foreign trawler from harvesting tonnes of baitfish … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by Portland Observer PORTLAND’S professional rock lobster fishermen have enjoyed an excellent season, but they say the state’s quota system, which allows absent investors to hold up to a third of the quota, has cut into their profits. … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by ROSS MOIR A NUMBER of children who have failed to complete their education in a secondary school setting are being helped back on track with Portland’s new Reengagement Centre. The reengagement centre has been running for more … Continue reading 0 Comments
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by IAN LEWIS IT was back to school for more than 420 students at Casterton’s three schools last Friday, while Casterton Kindergarten almost has a full quota of students as well. Casterton Secondary College assistant principal John Webb … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by STEVE ROBERTSON PORTLAND’S rock lobster fishermen stand to endure major losses after prices plummeted this week in the wake of China’s sudden import ban on the tasty product. Crisis talks involving 11 major Australian exporters, Austrade and … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by STEVE ROBERTSON A DEAKIN University honours student who has just finished a study into Portland’s booming recreational tuna fishing has heaped praise on visiting anglers, saying they know the species well and very rarely exceed their quota. … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by TIANA RAY RESCUING a man from rocks near Cape Nelson in April resulted in a Portland fisherman being without his fishing boat and source of income for more than seven weeks. Rob Davis was hailed a hero … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by BILL MELDRUM THREE new faces and four existing councillors form the new seven-member Glenelg Shire Council after yesterday’s election result. Heywood indigenous leader Ken Saunders, Merino farmer John Northcott and Casterton farmer and tourist operator Bruce Cross … Continue reading
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by IAN LEWIS Nominations THERE could be at least four new faces sitting around the Glenelg Shire Council following November’s council elections. There will two less councillors for the next four years following the review and at least … Continue reading
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