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SNAPPER CLOSURE FOR 2011
Snapper will be off limits to Queensland’s commercial and recreational fishermen for six weeks next year as the state decides how to rebuild low stock.
Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin said the ban on snapper would be in force from February 15 to March 31 and would apply to recreational and commercial fishers.
The ban also covers two other species, teraglin and pearl perch, which are normally caught with snapper.
Mr Mulherin said it was an interim measure until new fishing rules could be finalised to ensure the take of snapper was sustainable after scientific research found the state’s stock had been overfished.
REEF CLOSURES PROPOSED FOR 2011- 2013
Coral reef fin fish On 19 June 2009, Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin announced he would seek an amendment to current regulations to implement two five-day closures for coral reef fin fish for 2009-2013. The proposed closure dates are: 24 October to 28 October 2011; and 22 November to 26 November 2011 12 October to 16 October 2012; and 11 November to 15 November 2012 2 October to 6 October 2013; and 31 October to 4 November 2013. Further advice will be provided following adjustments to the legislation. A basic online guide has been developed to help identify fish listed under the Fisheries (Coral Reef Fin Fish) Management Plan. This reef fish web guide groups fish into families with similar looking fish. For full details of the legislation visit the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
QLD SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2011
Term 1: Monday 24 January – Friday 15 April
12 weeks
Term 2: Wednesday 27 April – Friday 24 June
9 weeks
Term 3: Monday 11 July – Friday 16 September
10 weeks
Term 4: Monday 3 October – Friday 9 December (START OF CHRISTMAS BREAK)
10 weeks
PRIVATE SCHOOLS WILL DIFFER
DISCOVERY COAST EVENT DATES
Monthly Events 1770 Festival Date: 21-23 May 2010 Venue: 1770 ForeshoreContact Details: Coordinator 0458491770 events@dctc.com.au The Captain Cook 1770 Festival is an annual event commemorating the visit of the Endeavour and the landing of Lt. James Cook and his party on May 24th 1770. The Festival begins with the opening of an art exhibition on Friday evening. Saturday is the main festival day with a street parade, reenactment of Cook landing and a welcome dance by the local Gooreng Gooreng traditional dancers who explain the Dreamtime stories of the area and perform to the sound of didgeridoos. There is entertainment throughout the day with a spectacular fireworks display over the bay in the evening. Sunday is a family fun day and local bands have the opportunity to entertain in our Battle of the Bands contest. Gladstone Library Square Markets Date: Various Dates throughout 2010 Venue: Library SquareContact Details: For more details please phone 4972 2822 or visit http://www.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/gec/librarysquare.html Gladstone residents and visitors can shop for delightful fresh produce, handmade arts & crafts and more at the Library Square Markets. The markets are held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month from 7am to 12 noon. For more information and Market Dates click the photo. New stall holders are welcome. Miriam Vale Lions Markets in the Park Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Contact Details: Miriam Vale Lions Clubs on Phone: (07) 4974 5256 or (07) 4974 6282. 7.00am – 12 noon. Come along and enjoy the variety of markets set in a beautiful parkland and even pick up some bargains or novelty prizes! Lions Sizzling barbeque available. All stallholders welcome. Dates for 2010 16th January 20th February 20th March 17th April 15th May 19th June 17th July 21st August 18th September 16th October 20th November 18th December
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