News & Media Releases - Page 2 of 3

Volunteers Pitch In on Darwin Barramundi Stocking

Jun 3, 2022 | Fisher Research, Fishing, News

In partnership with Fisheries NT, AFANT staff and volunteers helped tag 200+ Darwin Aquaculture Centre raised barramundi destined for release as part of the NT Government fish stocking program. The first 50 fish have been released into the Palmerston Lakes this week...

Federal Election 2022 & Rec Fishing – where do the major parties stand?

May 20, 2022 | News

As you line up tomorrow for a democracy sausage, there are sure to be a number of factors influencing how you will cast your vote in the 2022 Federal Election. While it is fair to say that most fisheries management, and recreational fishing policies occur at the state...

Future of Manton Dam Fishing Assured

Mar 23, 2022 | Fishing, Infrastructure, Media Release, News, Uncategorized, Water

In a statement this week, the Northern Territory Government announced the future of fishing in Manton Dam is assured even after it returns to service and supplies drinking water to Darwin. To ensure Territorians have continued use of Manton Dam for boating and...

Media (NT News) Water Management Crucial

Mar 4, 2022 | Media, Water

AFANT’s CEO spoke with Alex Julius for NT News this week about the importance of water management in the NT and AFANT’s commitment to prioritising sound management and conservative development… Published: NT News: Thursday 3 March 2022 Water...

Tagging news: Big breeding barramundi

Dec 21, 2021 | Fisher Research, Fishing, News, Uncategorized

Chris Bates with the 100cm barramundi at the Sampan Creek, March 2021. The build-up time is great for sweating, storms and breeding barramundi… As part of the barramundi research tagging program, AFANT recently received a report from fisher Artem Li of a tagged...

Darwin Lockout – Katherine Lockdown

Nov 5, 2021 | News

In response to the current COVID lockout and lockdown, many fishers are wondering if they can go fishing this weekend. AFANT have reviewed the official NTG COVID Advice and have clarified with the office of the Minister for Recreational Fishing. We can advise the...

Media Release: Fishers call on Northern Territory Government to act immediately on Corroboree Billabong boat ramp safety

Oct 15, 2021 | Infrastructure, Media Release, News

The Northern Territory’s peak body for recreational fishing is calling on the Northern Territory Government to act immediately to repair or replace the Corroboree boat ramp before someone is seriously injured or worse. With regular reports of damage to boats and...

Anglers jump for joy as Federal Government restores access to the Angalarri River following AFANT advocacy

Sep 14, 2021 | News

Many fishers in the Top End, especially those from regional areas are celebrating the news that boating access to the popular Angalarri River has been restored. This development comes after fishers were locked out of the river by the Department of Defence earlier this...

Darwin and Katherine COVID Lockdown

Aug 16, 2021 | COVID19, News

Effective from 12.00 midday, August 16 2021, a 72 hour COVID-19 lockdown is in place for greater Darwin and Katherine. Lockdown areas include; City of Darwin, City of Palmerston, Litchfield Council, Wagait Shire, Belyuen Shire, Dundee, Bynoe, Charlotte, Cox Peninsula...

Corroboree Billabong boat ramp repairs

Aug 6, 2021 | Fishing, Infrastructure, News, Safety

Last dry season in response to reports of damage to the Corroboree Billabong boat ramp (which was in turn resulting in damage to boats, motors and trailers), AFANT engaged with the Department of Infrastructure Planning and Logistics (DIPL) to seek a remedy to the...