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December Message from WAFIC Chair

Firstly, it is the festive season after all! On behalf of the WAFIC Board and staff I want to wish...

State Marine Park Update

Ngari Capes Marine Park zoning has been gazetted and fishing prohibitions will come in to effect in April 2019. It...

WRLC Lobster Policy: What you Need to Know

WAFIC Stance The WAFIC Board, at its final meeting for 2018, and, under the stewardship of the new Chair Dr...
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Maxima Pearling Company Celebrates 3 Decades

Last month Kimberley based Australian South Sea pearling company, Maxima Pearling Company celebrated 30 years in business. The journey began...
Three generations: John W Melvin(L), John R Melvin (R) and Rikki Hillman (Centre)

Rikki Hillman – Mother, Wife and 3rd Generation Commercial Fisher

2018 was a big year for Rikki Hillman. The young mother recently gave birth to beautiful baby girl and became...

Commonwealth Marine Parks – Fishing Business Assistance Package- Final Position

The final position on business assistance to affected fishers and businesses due to the impact of Commonwealth Marine Parks was...
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50 Years of WAFIC – Oh What a Night

[caption id="attachment_5038" align="alignleft" width="1024"] The cutting of the cake - Former Chair John Cole with Katie Hodson-Thomas and the Minister...
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Lesser Known Species Thrust into Spotlight

Earlier this month chefs Don Hancey and Pete Manifis, WAFIC representative Danika and industry veteran Jim Mendolia had the opportunity...

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