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 […]