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The Decline of the Murray Cod: What Happened and What Is Being Done

Murray cod were once the most abundant large freshwater fish in Australia. Their decline and partial recovery tells the story of what we do wrong and what, sometimes, we do right.

Mar 16, 2026 Read →

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The Murray-Darling System: What Every Angler Should Know

The Murray-Darling Basin is in trouble. Here is what the problems are, what is being done, and what you can do as an angler who cares about the system.

Mar 9, 2026 Read →

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Invasive Trout: The Complicated Conservation Question for Fly Anglers

Rainbow and brown trout are beloved by Australian anglers and listed as threats to native fish by Australian governments. Here is the genuine complexity of the issue.

Feb 22, 2026 Read →

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