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QLD Government $88m Investment into Shark Control “dangerous and outdated”

The Queensland government has announced a multi-million dollar investment into its shark control program, with more nets and drumlines. Minister for Fisheries, Tony Parrett has said the move is “backed by science” but scientists and conservationists alike have warned the measures are dangerous and outdated. Image: Image: Pexels/ Daniel Torobekov Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured …

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Council pledges NSW government to eliminate shark nets

Council members in the city of Newcastle are pledging the New South Wales government to eliminate shark nets and embrace new monitoring technology to minimise the risks of shark attacks.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ David Clode Produced By: Peter Hyslop Featured In Story: Charlotte McCabe- Greens Councillor for Newcastle First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 …

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