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Cliff Head Platform Update
Cliff Head Platform Update — What Fishers Need to Know The Cliff Head platform remains unlit and should be treated as a navigational
Western Rock Lobster Gets Behind Chris Ashton – Pedalling to Telethon 2026
From Geraldton to Perth, a lifelong member of WA’s western rock lobster industry is taking on an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise funds for Telethon.
WRL Digital Roadshow takes off!
WRL Digital Ecosystem Roadshow connects fishers, technology and ideas Western Rock Lobster’s Digital Ecosystem Roadshow was successfully delivered in Hillarys and Geraldton during the week
DECK Program 2026 is just around the corner!
The DECK Program returns to Geraldton this October, bringing fishers together with industry experts for two days of practical learning, discussion and connection. Designed specifically
WRL joins national seafood leaders at Seafood Directions 2026
Western Rock Lobster CEO Matt Taylor, Policy & Governance Officer Joy Johnston, Board Chairman Russell Barnett and Co-Deputy Chairman Bruce Cockman, recently joined seafood industry
DAFF: Micor Re-Platforming Project Online Information
Dear industry stakeholders, As advised previously, we are replacing the current Micor platform in July 2026. The new platform is scheduled to go live on
Turning a Washout into a Sellout
While the severe weather unfortunately led to the cancellation of this year’s WA Day Festival celebrations at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, there was still a
Record settlements show rock lobster sustainability
Media release – 2 June 2026 DPIRD scientists are predicting bumper rock lobster stocks in five-years after recording some of Western Australia’s highest puerulus counts
Western Rock Lobster Proudly Supporting Clontarf Foundation Events in 2026
Western Rock Lobster is proud to partner with the Clontarf Foundation, supporting initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
The New Digital Hub for WRL Fishers
We’re excited to announce that Western Rock Lobster members and fishers will soon have access to a NEW Members Portal – a dedicated login website designed to
Risk Register Update
At the January Board meeting the WRL Board passed an updated WRL Risk Register to reflect recent industry changes and enhance its effectiveness in monitoring
Peak Body Funding Agreements
In late 2025, fishing sector peak body funding agreements with the Hon Minister for Fisheries were extended to 30 June 2026. WRL have had preliminary