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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Warning to Aussies after fisherman's underwhelming catch leads to $2,000 fine
A Victorian man's underwhelming catch has landed him an overwhelming $2,000 fine, after the two Murray cods he caught were found to be undersize. The Melbourne man pulled the small fish from the Ovens River near Wangaratta, but it wasn't the only find that caught the attention of the state's fisheries officers. The man was also in possession of four turtles and an array of illegal fishing gear, including setlines and umbrella-style bait traps. In Victoria, there are strict sizing rules in place in order to aid the Murray cod's population recovery. Each fish must be between 55cm and 75cm long. The iconic fish has suffered substantial decline in the last several decades due to habitat loss, fishing (both legal and illegal) and competition from invasive species. But the cod that was once listed as 'critically endangered' has now been downgraded to 'vulnerable' thanks to most fishers abiding by the laws and successful fish stocking programs. The fisherman pleaded guilty in court to several charges including taking undersize Murray cod, exceeding the cod bag limit of 1 in rivers, possessing commercial fishing equipment without authorisation, and destroying protected wildlife. 🎣 Fisherman's 'crazy' catch in remote Aussie river: 'Freaking out' 🌲 Council divided over trees blocking 'million-dollar views' after residents complain 😳 Young Aussie's horror restaurant injury after receipt mistake: 'Pain was insane' Fisherman's illegal act 'costs him $12,000 and his boat' The Melbourne angler wasn't the only one caught breaking the rules recently. Another brazen fisherman was fined $12,000 and had his boat destroyed last week after he was caught interfering with other people's crab pots in Cairns. Officers from the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol allegedly uncovered more than just stolen catches at the man's property. A sawfish rostrum was found along with commercial gill nets. The sawfish's long, tooth-lined snout is its most distinctive feature. It's also protected by law, making its removal illegal. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
The Standard
2 days ago
- The Standard
Singapore Airlines' first-quarter profit falls as Air India losses weigh
A fisherman stands on a small beach as he watches a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 plane preparing to take-off at Sydney International Airport on September 4, 2024. AFP
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Incredible photo shows hidden danger as Aussie travellers head north to escape winter
Tourists heading north to escape the cold this winter are warned to watch their step. An incredible photo by local fisherman and birdwatcher Rodney Fischer shows a crocodile almost completely camouflaged in a pool of mud. The image was snapped this week in Wyndham, the northernmost town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It shows a crocodile in a state of brumation, which involves slowing down activity and metabolism. When animals like bears, squirrels or mice hibernate, they enter a deep sleep, but when it comes to brumation in Australian reptiles, they remain semi-alert. 'You wouldn't want to step on one. If you did, it would move for sure,' Fischer told Yahoo News Australia. 'Usually crocodiles are sitting out in the bank basking, but it's good to let the public know that they can be hidden in the mud. It's good to be careful around the waterways and even dry creek beds, and they could be anywhere.' Can you spot the crocodile's eye in the photo? Fischer had been birdwatching when he spotted the crocodile hanging out in a dry billabong, waiting for the rains to restore the surrounding creek. Anger erupts after Canadian tourist's 'disgusting' stunt with juvenile crocodile Frustration in Aussie tourist region after council ban rejected Exotic snake found hidden in kitchen raises biosecurity concerns At first glance, the four-metre-long animal looks like a log with few discernible features. But if you look to the left of the leaf in the centre of the image, you might be able to spot his half-open eye. 'He might sit there for weeks and weeks, or even months. They just lay there, close their eyes, and think do not disturb me,' he said. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Quebec man detained by U.S. Coast Guard while fishing in lake
Montreal Watch A Quebec man says he is outraged after the U.S. Coast Guard accused him of fishing in American waters and then arrested him.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Waterspout seen on video near Island Beach State Park in New Jersey
You don't see these every day! At least one waterspout was spotted on video near Island Beach State Park on Tuesday morning. Video posted on Instagram by fisherman Matthew Farrell shows heavy cloud cover and a funnel stretching down to the water and then appearing to continue inland or into the Barnegat Bay. The National Weather Service estimated the waterspout happened around 10:38 a.m. per radar readings. Waterspouts are normally relatively weak compared to a tornado, but can still cause some damage along the beach or flip boats. It wasn't clear if the waterspout made it ashore; if it did, it would technically be defined as a tornado.
