WIPA Fundraising Auction Day
WIPA Fundraising Auction Day Wedge Island Protection Association is holding it’s Annual Fundraising Auction. DATE: Sunday 27 September 2020TIME: 12:00pm – 5.00pmLOCATION: Wedge Island Helicopter Pad WIPA Auction Day is fun for the whole family, jam packed with loads of banter, bartering, community activities, Wedge Merchandise, 100’s Club Raffle & the ever so popular – […]
Australia Day 2024 Cricket Match
Australia Day 2024 Cricket Match SATURDAY 27th January 2024 Wedge Helipad Registration between 12.00noon and 12.30pm Start of game 1.15pm Players must register in person to be assured of a game and be at the ground at 1pm when the teams are confirmed. Players can nominate provisionally on the team list at the Ice Shed, […]
Containers for Change.
Containers for Change. WIPA Schme ID Code: C10350126 Wedge Island Protection Association (WIPA) is excited to announce our community involvement in recycling initiative with Containers for Change. As well as showing a united commitment to maintaining our pristine coastal environment and encouraging better recycling behaviours in our community and surrounding areas, Containers for Change provides […]
Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) system
Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) system Have you ever been in an emergency situation, but couldn’t describe exactly where you were? Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) system – named in honour of fatal shark bite victim Ben Gerring – is a coding system that aims to improve emergency response times by installing signs with unique codes at […]
Darren Slyns – Visit to Wedge Island
Darren Slyns – Visit to Wedge Island Wedge Island settlement update: I visited the Wedge Island community again and discussed their issues around long term residency within the shacks. This has gone on for over 25 years and they need an answer. There is nowhere for visitors to go to the toilet and it is […]
West Coast Demersal finfish Closed
West Coast Demersal finfish Closed Season 15 Oct – 15 Dec (Inclusive) The take or landing of demersal finfish is prohibited within the West Coast Bioregion during this period. If you catch a demersal finfish from a boat or from shore in this area during the closed season you must return it the water as […]