Western Rock Lobster (WRL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kessley O’Halloran to the WRL team in the role of Executive Assistant. Kessley is a skilled and dedicated Executive …
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NOTICE of Special General Meeting, 19th July 2018 at 12.00 p.m.
25 June 2018 Dear Licence Holders, A Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Western Rock Lobster Council Inc. (WRL) will be held on Thursday, 19th July 2018 at the Geraldton …
Western Rock Lobster support new technology to enhance tracking and reduce whale entanglements
Western Rock Lobster is supporting new technology designed to reduce whale entanglements for commercial and recreational fishers along the Western Australian coast. The introduction of whale tracking buoys is a …
Independent peer review of the science and modelling underway
In early 2018 Western Rock Lobster (WRL) requested to work collaboratively with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to undertake a prudent independent peer review of the …
CONSULTATION: Wildblue Holdings Pty Ltd Aquaculture Licence and Lease, Abrolhos Islands
Wildblue Holdings has applied to culture various species of seaweed at a site in the Pelsaert Group of the Abrolhos Islands. Industry feedback sought by 28 May 2018. In 2017, …
Western rock lobster deliver multi-million dollar tourism boost
International tourists have a growing appetite for Western Australia’s most iconic seafood, delivering a multi-million-dollar boost to the local tourism industry. New research reveals the western rock lobster fishery is …
Recfishwest and Western Rock Lobster team up to keep lobster fishers safe
SNAG IT? TAG IT! A new safety initiative to keep thousands of Western Australian lobster fishers safe will be rolled out along the West Coast in the coming weeks. In …
Our iconic western rock lobster industry featured on ABC Landline
The episode which aired on Sunday 6 May 2018, featured the Lobster Shack in Cervantes which is a fantastic example of how fishermen are promoting the industry through tourism experiences. …
CONSULTATION: Alkimos, Geophysical and geotechnical works – Proposed Desalination site
The Water Corporation is looking to complete initial exploratory work to assess the best location for a proposed desalination plant for a future Perth water supply option. Industry feedback sought …
CONSULTATION: Little Rat Coral Farm Pty Ltd Aquaculture Licence and Lease, Abrolhos Islands
Little Rat Coral Farm Pty Ltd (LRCF) has applied to culture various species of coral at three offshore sites near Little Rat Island in the Abrolhos Islands. Industry feedback sought …