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Fisheries Minister Mark Furner

Saturday, October 23

Snagged: Report paints grim outlook for commercial fishing industry

The economic contribution of Queensland’s commercial fishing industry is declining and those in the industry are frustrated by the management of the sector, saying it is making it more difficult to run their business.

Hook, line and stinker: Industry says new Qld fishing rules on the nose

A national marketing campaign has been launched to motivate higher seafood consumption, just as the Queensland Government upends fishing regulations and some commercial anglers fear for an industry wipe-out. Brad Cooper reports

Gold Coast beaches have reopened following this week's fatal shark attack. (Photo: AAP for Gold Coast Tourism/David Clark)

Coast beaches reopen with 'extreme caution' warning after fatal shark attack

Gold Coast beaches have reopened despite large amounts of baitfish in the water just two days after a fatal shark attack.

Gold Coast beaches locked down after first fatal shark attack in 62 years

Gold Coast beaches from Burleigh to the border are closed and patrols by helicopter and jet ski are searching coastal waters for a shark that attacked and killed a surfer late Tuesday at a netted beach at Coolangatta on the southern end of the Gold Coast.

Drones and 'smart drumlines' may replace Coast shark nets, save whales during migration

Some shark nets on the Gold Coast are expected to be replaced with “scientifically monitored trials” of smart drumlines and drones, under a compromise proposal to be announced by the State Government to prevent whales being trapped in nets.