Weipa Billfish Club sway master Ben Bright said ... “All the sizes are estimated and then tagged and released,” he said. “Sadly, the fishing has been slower than earlier in the season ...

The Weipa Fishing Classic, held over three days this Friday to Sunday, has more than $100,000 in prizes and giveaways. Committee president Justin Hyytinen said the major prize, being drawn on ...

Fishing fans will be heading to Weipa for this year’s Fishing Classic with retailers winning the right to extended trading hours for next month’s event. Picture: Farnorthfishingweipa.com.au ...

He had been at a fishing competition earlier in the day ... Picture: Supplied The young man had moved to Weipa from Ravenshoe two years ago to complete a fitter and turner apprenticeship with ...

A DRAMATIC increase in sharks stealing fish off anglers' hooks in the Gulf of Carpentaria is being blamed on offshore commercial fishing. Charter and recreational fishers in Weipa believe tonnes ...

Elisa Nash from Weipa Wildlife Care said the bird was picked ... people went to to feed the leggy patient. "They'd go out fishing specially for Fred," she said. "And they'd rush home from their ...