‘Screaming and shouting’: Fisho’s $10k early birthday surprise
A dedicated fisho delayed his flight to try his luck in the water and reeled as a result reeled in a red-tagged barra becoming the 16th winner of Million Dollar Fish Season 10.
Fishing
‘Victorious’: Darwin couple now have three $10K barras between them
A seasoned Darwin fisho is the latest to taste victory in Million Dollar Fish Season 10 after reeling in a winner at the start of his fishing trip to a favourite spot.
Troubled waters for golden snapper as numbers fall off a cliff
One of Top End fishos’ favourite catches is in troubled waters, a newly released study has concluded, with stocks in greater Darwin declining to just a fifth of its original numbers. The CLP says it will act.
‘Happy as chappy’: Fisho nabs third $10k barra amid MDF winners streak
A local fisherman has struck gold yet again, reeling in his third $10,000 fish overall, and also nabbing the 13th prize winning fish of the latest season – which started just under a month ago.
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‘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.
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