Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Gascoyne News

Crab ban possible on recreational fishing

This season’s crab catch is down, prompting rumours there will be a ban put on recreational fishing of blue manna, or blue swimmer crabs.
February 23, 2012, 3:54 pm
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Council digs in on change of land-use

Exmouth Shire Council has refused to overturn a decision blocking a change of land-use at the former MG Kailis prawn processing factory south of Exmouth.
February 23, 2012, 4:09 pm
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Concerns over social media violence

Concerns among Carnarvon’s Aboriginal community have been raised regarding the increase of violence stemming from comments on social media and online chat.
February 23, 2012, 3:44 pm
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Population forecast row - Regional voices reject State prediction of Carnarvon in decline

The Shire of Carnarvon, the Gascoyne Development Commission and the local Member of Parliament all dispute population forecasts released by the State Government last week.
February 23, 2012, 11:30 am
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Closures disrupt business

Business owners on Robinson Street are becoming impatient with the Main Street upgrade construction works, while the Shire of Carnarvon maintains works are on schedule.
February 16, 2012, 2:48 pm

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Pastoral rent to increase by 700pc

Pastoralists are facing rent increases of up to 700 per cent over three years after the State Government approved the final pastoral rent figures.
February 6, 2012, 1:42 pm
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Call to narrow rural health-care gap

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to address the disparity in health care for people living in rural and remote areas compared to those in metropolitan areas.
February 6, 2012, 1:39 pm
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Australia Day awards go to deserving pair

Two Carnarvon locals and the State Emergency Services were honoured on Australia Day for their outstanding commitment to the community.
February 6, 2012, 1:31 pm

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Quiet start to the new year for police

New Year’s Eve revellers throughout the Gascoyne were generally well behaved with both the Exmouth and Carnarvon police having a fairly quiet evening.
January 19, 2012, 4:21 pm
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Boat ramp is open for public to use

Carnarvon's controversial $3 million boat ramp is now open to the public.
January 19, 2012, 4:16 pm

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Shop Local winner bags electronics

Carnarvon resident Helena Bassett bagged $2500 of Best Buy Electrical equipment just in time for Christmas as part of the Northern Guardian’s Shop Local Campaign.
January 19, 2012, 4:11 pm

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Work begins on revamp

The revitalisation of Carnarvon’s Main Street has begun with contractors starting demolition work last week.
January 19, 2012, 4:06 pm

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Rolling stock

In the absence of an Oakajee Port and Rail solution, rail haulage operators QR National has become a vital link to moving the regions iron ore to the global marketplace.
January 10, 2012, 9:53 am

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House prices stay strong in Carnarvon

House prices are tracking well in Carnarvon despite a Statewide downturn.
December 15, 2011, 9:34 am
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Exmouth sleeps through earthquake

An earthquake struck the Muiron Islands, north east of Exmouth, last week but most residents would have slept through it.
December 15, 2011, 9:30 am

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Fire ruins widow's home

A suspicious fire at the historic Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station has destroyed the home of the museum and tearoom operator, recent widow Trish Cox.
December 15, 2011, 9:26 am

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Airport plan hit by flood concerns

Concerns over access during a flood emergency have led to the Shire of Carnarvon voting to revisit plans for a new airport.
December 5, 2011, 11:20 am

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Environmental concern over leases

Environmental groups have voiced concern over the latest round of offshore oil and gas exploration leases granted last week.
December 5, 2011, 11:16 am
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Price rise on the table but growers do it tough

Table grape prices have gone through the roof just as harvest begins but for some growers it is not enough to buffer the losses of a tough season.
December 5, 2011, 11:08 am

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Police reminder to take keys from car

Carnarvon police are concerned insurance companies will not cover the cost of raided and stolen vehicles because they were unlocked.
November 24, 2011, 11:18 am

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