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May 4, 2022
Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation’s plan for better fishing
The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is the Australian peak body representing Australia’s 5-million recreational fishers at the national level. More than $10 billion is spent on going fishing every
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May 3, 2022
Minister Locks in Access for Land-based Fishers
VRFish applaud Minister for Fishing and Boating, Melissa Horne, for securing $18 million in critical funding for works on our piers and jetties in a tight state budget.Β The package
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April 29, 2022
Blue Green Algae Bloom in the Gippsland Lakes
There is currently a blue-green algae bloom in the Gippsland Lakes and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning have advised to avoid direct contact with affected water including swimming
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April 28, 2022
Record-breaking 10 million fish stocked in Victorian waterways
It’s a great time to be a recfisher in Victoria with ample opportunities to wet a line across the state. In fact, there are now 10 million more fish in
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April 27, 2022
Introducing Naturally Vic
As recfishers, we crave a fishing experience that immerses us in nature to relax and unwind. It’s even better when we have the chance to camp alongside Victoriaβs amazing rivers
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April 26, 2022
OzFish making fishing better through better habitat
OzFish Unlimited have recently released their 2020-21 Annual Report which highlights the incredible outcomes they have achieved across the country. Recfishers know and value the importance of healthy habitat and
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April 22, 2022
VRFish Condemns Response to Curdies River Fish and Cattle Deaths
Victoriaβs recreational fishing peak body today condemned the lack of detailed response from State Government managed agencies to the disaster unfolding in the Curdies River. The Curdies River is one
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April 4, 2022
Fishers Advised to Steer Clear of Petroleum Safety Zone at Otway Offshore Project
Beach EnergyΒ are currently undertaking an offshore drilling campaign in the Otway Offshore basin, near Port Campbell in south west Victoria. Recently, theyβve observed recreational vessels entering the 500 metre Petroleum
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March 30, 2022
First campsites on Crown Land Water Frontage to open on Friday
On Friday 1 April, six campsites on Crown Land Water Frontage will be opened up for public use. These campsites are the first of hundreds of camping spots that will
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March 28, 2022
Fishers warned not to fish at Cherry Lake following recent chemical spill
Cherry Lake in Altona is a popular lake for fishing in Melbourne’s west. We’ve received reports from concerned recfishers based in the Altona area after witnessing a mass fish kill