Fishing

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Busy bay boating sees emergency calls spike

There have been more than 40 emergency calls on Western Port so far this summer.

14 Jan 2025

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Jetty petition tabled in parliament

Petition spearheaded by San Remo resident and local fishing advocate Amanda Keilar, signed by 3587 residents.

22 Oct 2024

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He saves seashells for the sea floor

OzFish has just kickstarted a project to re-establish fish ecosystems and populations around Western Port.

06 Aug 2024

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Jetty petition hits 2000

Petition to restore Newhaven Jetty has reached number of signatures needed to be debated in State Parliament.

16 Jul 2024

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Fight to save jetty ramps up

Campaign to save the Newhaven Jetty has taken a massive leap forward, but more signatures needed.

09 Jul 2024

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Petitions to save the Newhaven Jetty

Over 100 people gathered on Friday to protest the indefinite closure of the Newhaven Jetty

12 Jun 2024

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Closure questioned by council

Cr Halstead asked Mayor write to Environment Minister for further advice on the situation.

21 May 2024

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Newhaven Jetty closes indefinitely

Parks Victoria said recent inspections showed heavy deterioration across the entire pier.

07 May 2024

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Watch and wait on Newhaven boat ramp upgrade

Updated designs on the Newhaven boat ramp upgrade expected to be released in coming months.

30 Apr 2024

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New seawall at Rhyll

The Rhyll boat ramp will get 45 metres or about $900,000 of rock seawall replacement.

23 Apr 2024

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Rhyll to be a commercial port?

Overhaul will examine channel widths and berths for large commercial vessels.

09 Apr 2024

Local News

Water safety warning for Easter

The Royal Life Saving Society – Australia has issued a water safety warning.

27 Mar 2024

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A history of low tide troubles

The Rhyll boat ramp was pressure washed about three weeks ago to remove slippery algae, according to Bass Coast Shire.

16 Jan 2024

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That sinking feeling: Rhyll ramp needs low tide warning

Four-wheel drive retrieving a boat at the Rhyll ramp ended up fully submerged, closing ramp for more than 12 hours,

16 Jan 2024

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Boat ramp upgrade up for discussion

Dozens of boaties, residents and beach goers, attended the Better Boating Victoria (BBV) event.

12 Dec 2023

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Cowes ramp continued teething problems

Boaties continue to voice concerns with the upgraded Cowes boat ramp.

05 Dec 2023

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Newhaven boat ramp upgrade plans released

Draft plan for multi-million-dollar upgrade of Newhaven boat ramp out for public comment

05 Dec 2023

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Government quickly fixes new ramp

Boaties reported problems with rocks at the end of the ramp.

21 Nov 2023

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Boaties reporting damage at new ramp

Problems reported at the newly upgraded Cowes boat ramp.

14 Nov 2023