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24 October 2022

$1 million to boost mobile connectivity at Western Australian surf beaches

Media Release
  • $1 million to boost mobile coverage across the State's popular remote surf beaches
  • 18 popular surf beaches to get improved and expanded mobile connectivity
21 September 2022

Improved shark hazard mitigation along Joondalup coast

Media Release
  • Upgraded shark detection receivers and new shark warning towers in place from Sorrento to Ocean Reef
  • McGowan Government delivers $5.1m for shark mitigation strategies in 2022/23
  • Metropolitan and South-West helicopter beach patrols to operate daily, in time for school holidays
02 September 2022

Keeping spring beach-goers safe with weekend helicopter patrols

Media Release

Spring is here and weekend helicopter patrols will be lifting off tomorrow to watch over the Perth metro coastline and Rottnest as well as beaches in WA’s South West.

It is also time for everyone to turn on their Sea Sense and keep safe over the warmer months when enjoying the water.

09 June 2022

Another BEN signs milestone to enhance coastal safety

Media Release
  • Installation of BEN signs in the City of Stirling completing their rollout along Perth's coast
  • 1,482 BEN signs between the Mid-West and Esperance
  • Over $500,000 in McGowan Government grants provided to WA councils and shires for their installation 
21 April 2022

Three new next-gen shark monitoring receivers installed on Busselton Jetty

Media Release
  • Three new generation shark monitoring receivers installed on Busselton Jetty to boost beach safety
  • McGowan Government committed to upgrading all receivers to the new technology
05 April 2022

April holidays mean keeping your Sea Sense in mind for coastal safety

Media Release

With school holidays fast approaching and Easter on the way, there’ll be many families making getaways this April in Western Australia.

16 March 2022

New WA-made device added to Shark Deterrent Rebate scheme

Media Release
  • $200 rebate to be extended to scientifically proven, locally made Rpela v2 surf device
  • More than 7,000 rebates already claimed for personal shark deterrent devices
  • McGowan Government investing in shark mitigation
05 March 2022

Think Sea Sense when the salmon schools show up at your beach

Media Release
  • Ocean users are urged to put safety first and avoid large schools of fish
  • Salmon aggregations can attract sharks closer to shore
  • Report shark sightings and check the SharkSmart WA app for activity in your area
13 February 2022

New rules to stop recreational shark fishing off Port and Leighton beaches

Media Release
  • McGowan Government takes further steps to improve shark hazard mitigation and public safety at Perth beaches 
  • New restrictions to prohibit use of wire traces used for recreational shark fishing
02 December 2021

Safe ocean swimming for Esperance this summer

Media Release
  • McGowan Government has allocated $400,000 for a beach enclosure in Esperance
  • Shire of Esperance to manage and operate the enclosure
  • Esperance beach enclosure an important addition to the McGowan Government's comprehensive $17 million shark mitigation strategy