sharks

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Calls ramp-up to remove shark nets from Illawarra beaches

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CALLS for the State Government to remove shark nets from Illawarra beaches before the 2024-2025 swimming season is ramping up. The Illawarra Greens will host a documentary film and question time this Saturday (22 June) at Thirroul Community Centre from 3pm with local experts speaking on the negative impacts shark nets have on wildlife, such … Continue reading →

Greens call for removal of shark nets from Illawarra beaches

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GREENS candidate for Wollongong Lord Mayor Jess Whittaker is calling for shark nets to be removed from the region’s beaches following the fatal entanglement of a bottlenose dolphin at Thirroul last week. “Shark nets are a cruel, outdated form of control that have not been proven to keep swimmers safe,” Ms Whittaker said. “During the … Continue reading →

Drones to shark spot

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Flags go up for another season Wollongong City Council is the first in Australia to trial new shark deterrent technology as part of a management strategy announced for the 2017/18 swim season. The flags have gone up for another season today (Saturday September 23). Council Lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers will be stationed at Wollongong’s … Continue reading →

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