Fishing

News

Shock de facto gutting of Cowes Fisheries

Victorian Fisheries Authority has re-employed just two of four Fisheries officers in Cowes branch.

08 Jul 2025

News

Fisheries: The fight continues

Phillip Islanders applaud decision to keep the Cowes Fisheries office open.

27 May 2025

News

Cowes Fisheries office now won’t close; staff future uncertain

Cowes office will now remain open but staff have to reapply for jobs.

27 May 2025

Breaking News

Cowes Fisheries won’t close; staff future uncertain

In a major victory, Cowes Fisheries office will remain open following a three-month campaign to save it.

21 May 2025

News

Thousands say no to fisheries cuts as decision imminent

Petition signed by more than 21,000 Victorians was tabled in State Parliament last week

20 May 2025

Infrastructure

A very unhappy birthday

Locals gather at Newhaven to mark the one-year anniversary of campaign to save beloved community jetty.

06 May 2025

News

Fisheries D-Day extended, backlash grows

Officers continue working this week, amid confusion and growing backlash to government’s proposed cuts.

23 Apr 2025

News

Yet more illegal seafood poaching off Phillip Island

Cowes Fisheries officers again nab illegal abalone poachers in major seizure at Pyramid Rock.

23 Apr 2025

News

Tragedy strikes at Punchbowl rocks ... again

One woman could not be revived and search continues for man swept off the rocks.

23 Apr 2025

News

Editorial: State Government must reverse Fisheries plan

This week, (April 19), four Fisheries officers in the Cowes office are expected to have their roles terminated.

15 Apr 2025

News

More outrage as Fisheries D-day arrives

Global fisheries expert slams the State Government’s plan to axe Fisheries.

15 Apr 2025

Fishing

No policing, no fish: industry

Western Port’s fish populations could quickly be over-fished say commercial and recreational anglers.

08 Apr 2025

Fishing

State Government cuts risk commercial fishing, exports

A San Remo commercial cray fisherman has predicted his business will be at risk.

08 Apr 2025

News

Is the VFA backpedalling? Hope yet for officers?

“There will be no job losses on April 19,“ a VFA spokesperson said.

08 Apr 2025

Fishing

Industry unites to fight government Fisheries cuts

Alliance of local commercial and recreational anglers join to fight State Government’s cuts to Fisheries.

08 Apr 2025

News

Two weeks before Fisheries axing, organised crime flourishes

One of biggest illegal poaching hauls in Phillip Island’s history by Cowes Fisheries officers last week.

08 Apr 2025

News

Newhaven ramp inspected

Inspections undertaken last week by Bass Coast Shire Council, to ensure its safety.

01 Apr 2025

Infrastructure

“Positive step” for Newhaven Jetty says MP

Better Boating Victoria and independent marine coastal engineers onsite inspecting Newhaven Jetty.

04 Mar 2025

Fishing

Fight for Fisheries continues

A petition, to stop termination of Fisheries Officers already over 15,000 signatures.

04 Mar 2025