Ten chances to hook $1m in Million Dollar Fish competition
In its 10th season, the Northern Territory’s favourite fishing comp is offering fishos 10 chances to reel in $1m. Here’s what you need to know before the season kicks off tomorrow.
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Freaky monster of the deep hauled in by Top End fisherman
As if massive crocs, painful stingers and hungry sharks weren’t enough reason to keep out of the water, a fourth reason can be added to the list. Check out this photo.
‘Suddenly’: How three vehicles became submerged at Darwin jetty
‘Suddenly the water started coming in’: Darwin’s high tide has claimed its latest vehicular victims, with two cars and a truck becoming submerged at a popular jetty at the end of the long weekend. SEE THE PICTURES.
Camping, events, nature: How to make the most of the Dry Season
We’ve got two long weekends in a row, and then we’re coming into the last month of the Dry Season – sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in, writes Kate Dinning.
CLP promise plenty of fish in the sea
If they win government the Country Liberal’s will trial a plan to release barra into Darwin Harbour.
Dramatic rescue after fisho bitten by sea snake
A fisho who was bitten by a sea snake while on a trawler almost 400km away from Darwin has been whisked to safety with the help of a WA rescue chopper. See the footage.
‘We’ve listened’: CLP reveals plan to make boat ramps safer
The opposition has declared boat ramps across the Territory will be made safer under a Country Liberal Party government, with two prime fishing locations name-dropped for an upgrade.
How Top End fishing club is reeling in budding anglers
Recreational Fishing Minister Joel Bowden has reminded keen fishers that government grants are up for grabs, with one Palmerston club receiving a big financial boost.
Local business wins contract for new East Arnhem marine facilities
A $6.9m contract to build new marine and landside facilities near Nhulunbuy has gone to a Territory business. SEE THE DESIGNS.
Public asked for input on fishing jetty at East Point
A popular picnic spot in Darwin has been selected for a possible new fishing jetty. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Shameless’: Tragic find on Top End beach sparks investigation
The discovery of three dead endangered sawfish tangled in netting has sparked an investigation by the NT’s fisheries watchdog – with officers identifying two vehicles of interest. LATEST.
‘Use your brain’: Shock over wild croc swim
Two men were captured wading in waters that are common for crocodiles – sparking shock from many.
‘This is crazy’: Million Dollar Fish reeled in by teenager
After nine seasons, the coveted Million Dollar Fish has finally gone off – and the winner has big plans for his winnings. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Grave concern’: Toxic metals rising in Darwin fishing spots
A spike in heavy metal readings across Darwin Harbour in 12 months has been recorded. Find out why it’s got an environmental group concerned.
First fishos fined after permit system introduced
Four fishos have been netted illegally fishing on Aboriginal land without a permit, in the first case of its kind to go before Northern Territory courts.
Million-dollar barra evades fishos but winner could still be crowned
Fishos have less than a week to reel in the million-dollar barra – but a guaranteed winner could still be crowned even after the season’s closure.
Insider tips reveal best spots to catch the Million Dollar Fish
There are now 42 barra in Territory waters waiting to make a lucky fisho an instant millionaire. See the map for your best chance to catch one.
Huge number of Million Dollar Fish added to Top End waterways
As season nine of the Million Dollar Fish winds up, the odds have increased. See how many you could reel in this weekend.
Territory falling behind Queensland in barra business: Anglers
It’s not just the environment that will be affected by the government’s new “effort limits” on barramundi, says the recreational fishing community. Why there are concerns for the $270 million sector.
‘Plenty for everybody’: AFANT told to back off on barra
Commercial fishermen have defended themselves against claims they’re depleting barramundi reserves in the NT. Read what they say.
Tiny town makes bid for massive fishing club upgrade
A popular fishing clubhouse may be in for a significant and glamorous makeover, after a development application including upgrades to its dining area, a dancefloor and a raised stage were lodged. See the plans.
Fishos call for barra weight quota to protect industry
Following changes to accessible fishing areas for commercial barramundi fishermen, there are fresh calls for a weight quota to be introduced to protect the industry.
Meet the teenagers reeling in sharks in NT waters
Kye Rykers’ 13-year-old son Blake and his mates Ryder and Deagan spend their weekends reeling in sharks all around Darwin.
Barra-money in the bank: First $10K catch of year nabbed
A Borroloola man who cast a line out on “just another fishing day” has become the first person in 2024 to snag themselves a $10,000 barra, as part of the Million Dollar Fish competition.
Extra 12 millionaire-making fish in NT waters
Territorians are even closer to becoming millionaires as several more million-dollar fish enter waterways,
Man caught catching single undersized barra to feed elders avoids conviction
AN Aboriginal corporation staffer busted catching a single undersized barramundi to feed local elders on Croker Island has avoided a conviction after being forced to fly to Darwin to face court
Northern Land Council expected to soon make East Alligator River call
RECREATIONAL fishing stakeholders have been told a decision by Traditional Owners to allow access to parts of the East Alligator River will be made in the coming days
Finding the best spot to fish the run-off is the trick at the moment
ONE problem with so much run-off happening at the moment is choosing your destination. As usual at this time of year, there are mixed reports, and often it’s the Johnny on the spot who makes the big catches. writes ALEX JULIUS
TO groups want changes to fishos’ tidal waters access: NLC
TOP End Traditional Owners’ groups understand the importance to fishos of having access to tidal waters. But they want changes, writes NLC CEO Marion Scrymgour
Recreational fishers’ group slams NLC changes to fishing access along NT coastline
THE head of one of the NT’s major fishing bodies has slammed the NLC’s announcement of changes to fishing access over large parts of the NT coastline, saying the move will have a huge impact on ordinary Territorians’ ability to cast a line
Warning to anglers after dead saltie found in crab pot
ANGLERS have been warned to be responsible with their equipment after a crocodile was found dead in a crab pot
Land Council reassures fishos of permit free access to coastline
THE Northern Land Council has moved to reassure recreational fishers they will have permit-free access to more than 3000km of Aboriginal sea country until at least the end of next year
No permit, no fishing: NLC expected to announce permits to fish parts of NT coastline
LARGE parts of the NT coastline are expected to become off-limits to recreational and commercial fishers unless they obtain a permit, under an announcement to be made by the Northern Land Council
Barra-money, money, money! Million Dollar Fish double winnings bonus
FISHOS will be reeling in a new rule change for the final month of the Million Dollar Fishing competition this year, with the March Madness campaign doubling the winnings for the first lucky angler
Remote fishos targeted in new safety campaign
DANGEROUS marine life and processing fish are among the topics being covered in a new series of training videos promoting safe fishing practices in the NT’s remote communities
Still rain (and fish) on way
I STEPPED out yesterday morning to a bright blue sky and a completely different weather scenario to what I’ve witnessed for at least the last three weeks. But don’t fear, the rain — and fishing — hasn’t finished yet, writes ALEX JULIUS
MUD CRAB MANIA: Crustaceans breeding well after good Wet season
MUD crabs will keep coming through the door and flying off the shelves this Dry season thanks to the heavy Wet
Kakadu’s hidden gems unlocked in new wet season tour
A NEW wet season tour at Kakadu showcases just why hundreds of tourists are flocking to see the park come alive during the monsoon
Alex Julius: Even more rain needed for better barra catches
EVEN though we’ve had good solid rain, two things still need to happen: The Mary River needs to flood over the bridge and the Daly needs to run at 12m for four or five weeks, writes ALEX JULIUS
Close to 2000 fishos join barra hunt in Palmerston
PALMERSTON’S inaugural council-run fishing competition has recorded close to 2000 registrations and more than 70 catches just halfway through its run.
Fishos reeling in inactive tagged barra from previous years
A TAGGED barra has survived more than 1000 days in a croc-filled billabong, leaving experts to suggest there may be many more Million Dollar Fish out there
Video captures rare waterspout swirling off NT coast
DARWIN fishos have captured spectacular footage of a rare waterspout — a slender tornado that forms over the water — southwest of Darwin. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE >>
NLC officially approves fishos’ access to tidal waters at final meeting
TOP End fishos will be free to fish in NT Aboriginal tidal waters after the NLC officially voted to grant access under the Blue Mud Bay agreement
Sea cucumbers new on the menu in Darwin, and proving popular
THEY might not be particularly appetising to look at, but sea cucumbers are already proving to be quite popular in Darwin
Darwin’s struggling fishing workers offered mental health support
A NEW pilot program has started offering mental health support to Darwin’s struggling commercial fishing industry after a difficult year navigating challenges posed by COVID-19
Cancer Council to benefit as fisher reels in comp’s bonus charity fish
THE Cancer Council NT is $5000 richer after the bonus charity fish was snagged on Thursday.
Fishing proves to be quite catching during a pandemic
BENEFITS from recreational fishing was a keystone of the Amateur Fisherman’s Association AGM, after a turbulent year highlighted the importance of simply sitting back, wetting a line and taking everything in
Two-year fight for justice over harbour oil spill ends with a whimper
A LONG-running fight for justice over a massive oil spill in Darwin Harbour has ended with a whimper after the charges were dismissed while the alleged offenders remain at large overseas
Fisho lands $10,000 tagged barra off rocks using hand line
TERRITORIAN Carly Petherick couldn’t believe her luck when she reeled in a red-tagged fish, making her the eighth fisho to hook a prized-barra as part of Million Dollar Fish Season 6
Humpty Doo fisho beats saltie to tagged barra
THE most recent winner of a tagged Million Dollar Fish barra had to fight for his prize – quite literally – with a hungry beast
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