Noosa River Catchment Management Plan

AFTA made urgent and successful representations to Noosa Councillors on members’ behalf and broadly circulated a letter critical of the process and the total lack of transparency on the proposed Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (NRCMP). Whilst the Noosa Council...

Western Australia: Another Ban

The WA Industry is reeling from another questionable decision from the Fisheries Minister, this time banning ALL wire traces from shore between Mandurah and Two Rocks. This is apparently a way to prevent Shark attacks and stop attracting them to our beaches, despite...

NT: Lucky fisho doubles the dough with Million Dollar Fish

Season 9 of Australia’s richest fishing competition is heating up, with fisho James McWilliam pocketing himself $20,000 after hooking a Season 9 red-tagged barramundi. Carrying a $10,000 red tag, the fish was worth double the money as part of the popular ‘Double the...

VIC: Water Flow Management in the Goulburn Murray Valley

The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) and representatives of recreational fishers and outdoor gear traders have expressed deep concerns regarding water flow management in the lower Goulburn River. The conversation, initiated by Steven Threlfall, sheds light...