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CURRENT NEWS
Bunbury Offishore Windfarm Zone Declared
Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy has declared an area in the Indian Ocean off Bunbury, WA that could be developed for offshore renewable energy, including offshore wind. The declaration of the Bunbury area occurred following consultation with local...
Huge Rainbow Trout Stocked Across Melbourne Lakes
Melbourne’s most popular fishing spots will become an angler’s paradise with huge rainbow trout – weighing up to four kilograms each – being stocked across 17 lakes thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos today announced...
Letter from the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Northern Territory Election Result
The election on August 24th concluded with the Country Liberal Party (CLP) achieving a decisive win. Congratulations to new Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, and Deputy Leader & Recfishing Minister, Gerard Maley. Gerard, an avid fisherman, supported the campaign to...
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