News & Alerts

18 November 2021

Cottesloe’s beachside shark warning towers are ready for summer

Media Release

Shark Warning towers use lights, sirens and audio alerts to notify shark activity
10 beachside shark warning towers have been fully automated to link with receivers
McGowan Government is committed to making WA beaches as safe as possible

17 October 2021

Shark Warning System upgrade to boost safety

Media Release

WA's beachside shark warning towers to be automatically triggered as tagged sharks are detected
McGowan Government is committed to making WA beaches safe
Automation program forms part of WA's $17 million world-leading shark mitigation strategy

24 September 2021

Chapman Valley leads northern rollout of McGowan Government’s BEN sign program

Media Release

McGowan Government initiative working to improve beach safety along the WA coast
Chapman Valley the first Shire to share in $600,000 of available grant funding for the northern rollout of the BEN sign program
BEN signs provide vital support to first responders to emergencies and form part of the State Government's comprehensive shark mitigation strategy

04 September 2021

Shark patrols underway as State Budget provides funding certainty

Media Release

Surf Life Saving WA shark mitigation services funded until 2024-25 in State Budget
Weekend patrols begin for Perth and South-West helicopters this weekend
$12 million allocation in State Budget providing comprehensive beach and aerial patrols, integrated communication systems and jet ski response team

12 May 2021

Boost for white shark tagging and monitoring in expanded mitigation program

Media Release

McGowan Government commits a further $5 million for shark hazard mitigation
Increased funding for highly effective targeted shark tagging and upgrades to the Shark Monitoring Network
Support for beach enclosures and continuation of personal shark deterrent rebate scheme
SMART drumline trial ends on May 20, with use of the SMART drumlines to be discontinued following advice from the Chief Scientist of Western Australia.

31 March 2021

Western Australians urged to stay SharkSmart during Easter salmon run

Media Release

Annual salmon run and Easter school holidays coincide this year, promising exciting family fishing fun
Western Australians implored to switch on their Sea Sense and stay SharkSmart over the Easter break to reduce the risk of a rare shark encounter.

25 January 2021

Funding boost for Surfing WA to help keep wave chasers safe

Media Release

$119,000 over three years will help improve surfer rescue skills and keep events safe
The funding will also deliver a new jet ski and an extra hi-tech drone for Surfing WA
The McGowan Government is committed to keep WA on the world surfing map

24 December 2020

BEN signs to aid safety at beaches in the State’s north

Media Release

McGowan Government offers BEN sign grants to 12 northern shires
Up to $600,000 available to shires for signage
BEN signs vital in supporting first responders in beach emergencies

03 December 2020

Permanent mobile tower boosts coverage at Esperance beach

Media Release

McGowan Government delivers on commitment for permanent mobile tower at Twilight Beach in Esperance
Extended mobile coverage will ensure quick and effective communication in an emergency

13 November 2020

SharkSmart WA app ticks over 30,000 downloads

Media Release

SharkSmart WA app reaches 30,000 downloads in 12 months
The app is a key part of the McGowan Government's shark mitigation strategy