New fishing rules apply from this week
Significant changes to regulations affecting commercial and recreational
fishers throughout Queensland came into effect this week.
The changes include new bag and size limits for popular species like bream,
whiting, tailor, and flathead.
The changed size, take and possession limits for both fresh and tidal waters
are effective from March 1.
Anglers do not require a licence to fish recreationally in Queensland,
except if fishing in some stocked impoundments such as at Peter Faust Dam.
The 2009 coral reef fin fish closures, scheduled for later in the year are
under currently under review.
Full details Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
www.dpi.qld.gov.au
P&O Arcadia memories
Item last week brought some memories sparked by the fourth P&O Arcadia, the
largest P&O Cruises ship ever to visit Australia as part of her debut world
cruise.
Thousands immigrated to Australia on P&O Cruises' second Arcadia as
'ten-pound Poms' in the 1950s and '60s.
A mate, Meecham Philpot 4MK Radio presenter told Waterfront that his mom and
dad met onboard the second Arcadia in the early 1960s.
"And last week we were at lunch in Brisbane while Arcadia was alongside"
Meech added.
There have been several other memories related, do you have one?
Barrier Reef Island Park News
The recent sighting of a crocodile at Langford Lagoon prompts a reminder to
be croc wise in the Whitsundays. Crocodiles can occur around offshore
islands and are potentially dangerous. Be Croc wise - Never approach,
provoke or interfere with a crocodile. Report crocodile sightings to the EPA
on 1300 130 372.
Whitehaven awarded - Whitsunday Regional Council and EPA received the Keep
Australia Beautiful, Queensland's cleanest beach award for Whitehaven Beach.
Everyone is encouraged to keep up the great work, with judging for the
national title this year.
Walking track maintenance - Work to upgrade sections of walking tracks on
South Molle Island will continue throughout March 2009. During this time
some track closures will occur as machinery, plant and equipment are in use.
South Whitehaven Beach - construction underway to upgrade visitor facilities
including a new day-use area installed with seating and new toilet systems
for day visitors and campers, weather permitting. Visitors are reminded to
observe all signs and directions. Commercial operators are reminded by EPA
of their obligations to obey their permit conditions and not access or allow
their guests to access sites for which they are not permitted. This includes
new or 'under construction' walking tracks.
Surprise Rock beacon
Mariners are advised that the lighted isolated danger mark beacon Fl(2) 6s,
located east of Hamilton Island in approximate position latitude 20° 21.3'
S, longitude 149° 01.6' E, has been destroyed. Mariners should use caution
in the vicinity. AUS charts affected are 252, 253 & 824
Hamilton Island Marina
Mariners are advised that the Hamilton Island Marina entrance will be closed
to traffic for pipeline construction between 1045 and 1230 hours on Thursday
12 March 2009.
Rough and calm
"As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters
won't make a skilful sailor"
Fair winds to Ye!
Cap'n Dan
Significant changes to regulations affecting commercial and recreational
fishers throughout Queensland came into effect this week.
The changes include new bag and size limits for popular species like bream,
whiting, tailor, and flathead.
The changed size, take and possession limits for both fresh and tidal waters
are effective from March 1.
Anglers do not require a licence to fish recreationally in Queensland,
except if fishing in some stocked impoundments such as at Peter Faust Dam.
The 2009 coral reef fin fish closures, scheduled for later in the year are
under currently under review.
Full details Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
www.dpi.qld.gov.au
P&O Arcadia memories
Item last week brought some memories sparked by the fourth P&O Arcadia, the
largest P&O Cruises ship ever to visit Australia as part of her debut world
cruise.
Thousands immigrated to Australia on P&O Cruises' second Arcadia as
'ten-pound Poms' in the 1950s and '60s.
A mate, Meecham Philpot 4MK Radio presenter told Waterfront that his mom and
dad met onboard the second Arcadia in the early 1960s.
"And last week we were at lunch in Brisbane while Arcadia was alongside"
Meech added.
There have been several other memories related, do you have one?
Barrier Reef Island Park News
The recent sighting of a crocodile at Langford Lagoon prompts a reminder to
be croc wise in the Whitsundays. Crocodiles can occur around offshore
islands and are potentially dangerous. Be Croc wise - Never approach,
provoke or interfere with a crocodile. Report crocodile sightings to the EPA
on 1300 130 372.
Whitehaven awarded - Whitsunday Regional Council and EPA received the Keep
Australia Beautiful, Queensland's cleanest beach award for Whitehaven Beach.
Everyone is encouraged to keep up the great work, with judging for the
national title this year.
Walking track maintenance - Work to upgrade sections of walking tracks on
South Molle Island will continue throughout March 2009. During this time
some track closures will occur as machinery, plant and equipment are in use.
South Whitehaven Beach - construction underway to upgrade visitor facilities
including a new day-use area installed with seating and new toilet systems
for day visitors and campers, weather permitting. Visitors are reminded to
observe all signs and directions. Commercial operators are reminded by EPA
of their obligations to obey their permit conditions and not access or allow
their guests to access sites for which they are not permitted. This includes
new or 'under construction' walking tracks.
Surprise Rock beacon
Mariners are advised that the lighted isolated danger mark beacon Fl(2) 6s,
located east of Hamilton Island in approximate position latitude 20° 21.3'
S, longitude 149° 01.6' E, has been destroyed. Mariners should use caution
in the vicinity. AUS charts affected are 252, 253 & 824
Hamilton Island Marina
Mariners are advised that the Hamilton Island Marina entrance will be closed
to traffic for pipeline construction between 1045 and 1230 hours on Thursday
12 March 2009.
Rough and calm
"As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters
won't make a skilful sailor"
Fair winds to Ye!
Cap'n Dan
