People in Melbourne’s north may soon spy schools of native galaxia or river blackfish in the waters of the Darebin Creek, or catch a glimpse of the sleek pelt of a platypus, as ten years of work to create healthier…
Local fishers, landholders and community members gathered at Tumut River Brewing Co on Thursday 19 June for the Tumut Fish Talks, an event focused on native fish conservation, fishing and river health. Hosted by the OzFish Mid Murrumbidgee Chapter, the…
Once a common sight in the Murray-Darling Basin, but now threatened with extinction, the Freshwater catfish (Tandanus tandanus) is making a comeback and Deniliquin NSW is at the heart of the revival. Thanks to a community-powered restoration effort led by…
Michael Kirk is a Gamilaroi artist and lifelong fisherman from Moree who grew up with a deep connection to his local waterways. Having spent most of his childhood on the local riverbanks thanks to his grandmother’s influence, his connection to…
A booklet that shines light on the history of Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River launches this week, with hopes that understanding the history of the waterway will shape its future – and help bring back more fish. Habitat Histories: The Saltwater River,…
OzFish has wrapped up another season of Seeds for Snapper in Shark Bay, with more than a dozen volunteers from the Perth and Fremantle Chapters making the journey north to join locals and visiting tourists in restoring seagrass meadows in…
The fifth annual OzFish Goondiwindi Classic has wrapped up for 2025, drawing a crowd of more than 300 fishers to the Macintyre River for a weekend of friendly competition, native fish action, and community-driven conservation. Held from June 6–8, the…
South Australia’s coastal crew have experienced some brief respite in early June—and it’s thanks to hundreds of locals who rolled up their sleeves for seagrass. The Seeds for Snapper SA team have just taken out the 2025 SA Environment Working…
More than 60 women attended the 2025 Water Women Campout at Flat Rock, Ballina, with one clear highlight: building oyster restoration structures for the Richmond River. Led by OzFish’s Zoe White, the hands-on workshop offered participants the chance to help…
Australia’s tropical shellfish reefs, like temperate shellfish reefs in other parts of the country, need our urgent care and attention. For many years, impacts like over-harvesting, disease, siltation, and poor water quality have taken their toll and led to ecological…
From throwing handlines as a kid to leading one of New South Wales’ most active OzFish chapters, Sean Finn’s journey has been anything but accidental. Recently named the 2025 OzFisher of the Year, this is how he balances full-time work,…
OzFish is built on the passion and dedication of everyday fishers who choose to give back to the waterways they love. Our annual OzFisher of the Year Awards recognise the individuals who’ve gone above and beyond to restore habitat, rally…
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