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Article NSW Oyster Production 2016/2017
NSW DPI has released the oyster production figures for 2016/2017. To interpret the results it is necessary to look at how the production results are presented. The results are quoted...
Article Oyster Posts Not All Gone
Over the last few weeks the oyster posts on OL86/140 were removed by the lessee. However, a few posts were missed so be very cautious navigating in the area. There...
Article Work Planned for Oyster Lease OL86/140
We have been informed by NSW DPI (Fisheries) that they have been in contact with the lessee of OL86/140 and that the lessee will be commencing remediation work on the...
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Article Australia Day Celebration
Thank you and congratulations to the YESS Committee, organisers of the Australia Day event at Heros Beach. There was a large crowd and we had a wonderful day. The weather...
Article Nesting Herons
We have had a pair of nesting herons for most of January. In breeding season the adult birds have plumes on their back, breast, neck and nape. The nest is...
Article Storms In the Cove
The Cove experienced storms on both Monday and Tuesday evenings. The first storm hit just before 8pm and came from the northwest in a line from the Barrington Tops area...
Article Super King Tide in the Cove
The Cove had some minor flooding this week. It coincided with the summer king tide, which this year was higher than normal. Spring tides occur every fortnight and roughly coincide...
Article submission Sea Gulls nesting on Boats
If you own a moored boat it might be a good idea to check it out for seagull nests. There is one boat near Water Street that has not one...
Article Do Not Use Tweezers for Tick Removal!!
In the last few years the recommended method for tick removal has totally changed. Do not use tweezers, metho or kerosene. Don't disturb the tick as this will squirt allergen...
Article Birds in the Cove
Birds in the Cove North Arm Cove sounds like an aviary at the moment. The gums are still in flower and all sorts of birds are feeding and nesting. I...
Article submission Village Green
Village Green Track The walk around Village Green is a very pleasant stroll so we decided to see how much exercise was involved. It is a pleasant walk but watch...
Article submission Spring in the Cove
The weather is warming up and the Cove has burst into bloom. Have a look at the website gallery for pictures of some of the wild flowers currently out in...
Article Fame Cove Earthworks
After listening to the heavy equipment on the eastern shore of North Arm Cove we took the opportunity to take a few closer photos from our boat. There is a...
Article Ticks and Victims Required for Study
Sydney University is studying Lyme Disease in Australia. They need tick samples as well as people who have suspected Lyme Disease to take part in the study. If you find...
Article Oyster Industry Strategy Third Edition
NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy, Third Edition The third edition of the NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy was released earlier this year. It is available online at http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/aquaculture/publications/oysters/industry-strategy...
Article New Tick Treatments for Dogs
New Tick Treatments for Dogs North Arm Cove is a tick hot spot so it is important to protect your dogs against ticks. There are some new treatments available that...
Article Fines issued to North Arm Cove Residents
Councillor Len Roberts has reported that two fines have been issued to North Arm Cove residents for allowing the contents of their septic tanks to overflow.Council recently appointed a temporary...
Article New Strategy for Oyster Industry
NSW Oyster Industry Strategy A report has been prepared for the NSW Oyster Strategy Working Group by Acil Allen Consulting. The report, “NSW Oyster Strategy”, was was released in June...
Article More Changes to Crab Trap Rules
Changes to Recreational Crab Net Rules in Port Stephens New rules came into force in Port Stephens in May 2015 in regards to crab trap equipment. Existing crab traps and...
Article Anglers required for Research
30 Jul 2015 The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is looking for anglers to participate in a research project to reduce deep hooking among yellowfin bream, sand whiting, dusky flathead...
Article Oyster Production Still Declining
Oyster production Figures for 2013/2014 The annual Aquaculture Production Report 2013/2014 was released by the NSW Department of Primary Industries in February 2015- go to http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/aquaculture/faqs/aquaculture-production-reports I have analysed the...
Article Fish Port Stephens- a book review
Fish Port Stephens by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke. John ‘Stinker’ Clarke’s latest book is about fishing in Port Stephens. John is an expert amateur fisherman and has written a fishing column...