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New Policy & Governance Officer at Western Rock Lobster
We are pleased to announce that Joy Johnston has joined the WRL team as our Policy and Governance Officer this week.
Annual Arrangements for Setose Lobsters 2024
We would like to remind all members and fishers that the annual arrangements for setose lobsters commenced on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. As of 1st
New Executive Officer at Western Rock Lobster
We are pleased to announce that Salena Loasby has joined the Western Rock Lobster Council as our new Executive Officer. With qualifications in business and
New Exemption Applying to Small Entitlement Fishers during Whale Season Restrictions
DPIRD has recently approved a WRL-requested new exemption that allows smaller fishers to use additional rock lobster pots during the whale mitigation season of 1
WRL Announces Partnership with WA Good Food Guide
The partnership sees the Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) team up with the West Australian Good Food Guide (WAGFG) to promote Western Australian rock lobster
Building Stronger Community Bonds with Back of Boat this Festive Season
This festive season once again highlighted the tremendous popularity of Back of Boat lobster sales among the Western Australian community, with nearly 27,000 lobsters sold
Winners of the 2023 Western Rock Lobster Photo Contest
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s photo competition! We received an incredible 70 entries, each capturing the beauty of the western rock
12th International Conference and Workshop on Lobster (and Crab) Biology and Management 2023
Over 200 delegates from 20 countries attended the International Conference & Workshop on Lobster (and Crab) Biology and Management 2023 (ICWL 2023) at the Esplanade
Learning and Networking at WRL’s DECK Program 2023
In October, Western Rock Lobster (WRL) proudly hosted its fifth Annual Development Education Capacity Knowledge (DECK) Program, the interactive industry forum designed to deliver quality
2023 WRL AGM Update and Board Changes
We would like to thank everyone who joined us at the 2023 WRL Annual General Meeting this past Friday. Your participation and contributions are genuinely
Notice of 2023 WRL’s Annual General Meeting
The Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 13 October 2023 at the Fremantle Sailing
Industry’s Ongoing Commitment to Improve Accessibility of Western Rock Lobster
The Back of Boat Lobster initiative continues to evolve in response to the needs of both the community and fishers, ensuring that Western Australians can
