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ProWest News – What about the New Zealand marine parks we are hearing so much about?

No one knows the importance of looking below the surface more than a commercial fisher, but sometimes when you look...

ProWest News – DBCA’s consultation trainwreck on marine parks hits new lows

The impacts of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA) continued flawed handling of planning and consultation for the proposed...

ProWest News – Indigenous groups deserve proper consultation on marine parks

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has done it again, with another major slip in the consultation process...

ARMA update May 2023: Draft Regulations out for consultation.

As outlined in last month’s newsletter, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working hard to ensure...

Invitation to attend an important meeting to discuss critical issues facing the MidWest commercial fishing industry

WAFIC invites all commercial fishers and interested parties to attend an important meeting in Geraldton to discuss key issues facing...

CEO Message – WA fisheries are now under the greatest pressure ever placed on the industry

It can easily be argued that WA’s commercial fishing industry is currently under its greatest pressure ever experienced. Given the...

Understanding stress is important in dealing with stress

Stress is usually associated with not being in control of a situation or an environment leading us to feel uncomfortable...

ProWest News – Flawed marine park planning threatens WA food security

While DBCA’s US-based eco-lobby team are sharing cute images of whale calves as justification for WA marine parks, West Australians...

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