by Samuel Shillington | Aug 20, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Shark nets and drumlines are once again under scrutiny as the NSW Government considers installing the nets across five Illawarra beaches for the summer season. Since 2012, less than 5 per cent of the marine life caught by the nets are considered ‘target sharks’,...
by Ivy Swibel | Aug 24, 2023 | News
Shark nets will be a fixture on New South Wales (NSW) beaches this summer despite mounting criticism from environmentalists who consider them an “ineffective” safety measure. The NSW premier, Chris Minns, announced that shark nets will be installed across...
by Laura Thomas | Nov 8, 2017 | Govt & Politics, News
New shark repelling technology will be introduced to North Wollongong beach this summer providing an eco-friendly alternative to keeping beachgoers safe. The Shark Shield, a device used to repel sharks via electrical pulses, is attached to jet skis to drive sharks...
by Madison Cunliffe | Oct 12, 2016 | News
Water bombing and rescue simulations will part of the Rotary Club of Minnamurra’s biggest Emergency Services Expo this weekend. The club will hold its tenth expo on Saturday at Black Beach. Event coordinator David Ferne said the expo aims to inspire people to...
