The NSW Government has rolled out a new listening station to help warn the community about tagged sharks off Cronulla.
The offshore station detects the presence of tagged animals, including white, tiger and bull sharks swimming within a 500 metre radius.
The shark listening station will provide real-time alerts to the public and beach authorities.
When a tagged shark comes close to the coast off Cronulla, everyone using the SharkSmart app or the Twitter page will know about it instantly, including Surf Life Saving NSW and council lifeguards.
The data collected also provides important insights into the movements of the sharks in our waters.
The NSW Government has worked with local authorities to determine the best place for these units.
The listening stations are part of a package of shark mitigation methods to help protect our community. The government has recently announced a $4.4 million boost for additional mitigation methods, as well as ongoing funding of more than $85 million to continue our shark management program until 2026.
The program is the largest in the world and raises the bar when it comes to deploying life-saving shark mitigation technology.
An additional 16 stations will be installed up and down the NSW coast this year, increasing the count to 37.
All beachgoers are being encouraged to be SharkSmart when entering the ocean or estuarine environments and download the SharkSmart app or visit @NSWSharkSmart on Twitter.
For more information, visit sharksmart.nsw.gov.au.
Congratulations to @sussanleymp on her election to lead the Federal Liberals, the first woman to do so.
Under Sussan’s leadership, the Liberal Party can offer a compelling vision grounded in our core values of individual freedom, personal responsibility, reward for effort, and opportunity and a fair go for all.
The NSW Liberals look forward to working with Sussan and her Deputy @ted.obrien.mp to renew the Liberal Party and ultimately deliver better outcomes for all Australians. ... See MoreSee Less
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Best wishes for tremendous success.
Two incredibly sensible leaders. We are lucky in NSW. Onward and upward 🙏🏼💪🏼
Congrats
Congratulations!
Fingers crossed!
Congratulations Susan let's make Australia number 1 again 🇭🇲
Congratulations to the next PM
#champions
The Labor govt. and its jackals will tear her to shreds. There is no point in electing a woman leader just because of her sex, unless she has the character and ability of a Margaret Thatcher or a Giorgia Meloni.
The other bloke was blown away by even mention of the potential deputy.
Only way Australian's can have a fair go is if Net Zero is dropped
Due to the closeness of the vote, I think she may have tumultuous time , trying to unite this rabble.
Just fold the party and start again
Unfortunately they are both
Liberals are supposed to have a conscience and support religion, little of this have we seen!!!
Congratulations Susan, go girl, go!
I am counting on you to get things going for Libs. .
VOTE NO Australia need to stop KILLING THEIR INNOCENT CHILDREN! www.facebook.com/DrJoannaHowe/videos/2071684856641316
What’s she going to do about excessive taxation and regulations
Congratulations Sussan. I would have been happy with either you or Angus. I see from the abhorrent comments, the Labor Lying Party supporters; obviously are very salty. Hilarious!
To the new party
Need to know where she stands on what is man & woman & climate folly
Wrong choice…..
Don't support the abortion bill or it will be the last time vote liberal !!!!
Please vote against the radical abortion bill today please!!!! Please stand for the voiceless.
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Some of Australia’s junior leading triathletes are right here in the Cronulla community.
At the National All Schools Championship in WA:
🥇Kyle Mason was first placed for Senior Boys
🥈Lathan Targett was second placed for Junior Boys
🏅Petra Fransen, Sophie Fransen and Phoenix Rostron were also part of the NSW team.
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👏👏👏
Congratulations Cronulla triathlon club
Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club
Happy Mother’s Day!
Today is a day to mark and give thanks for all that mothers do.
To the mothers, stepmums, grandmothers, foster carers and all those who take on the role of mum — thank you for your strength, care and endless love.
And to those for whom today is hard, we’re thinking of you too. 💐 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy mother's day
What a beautiful post. Thank you Mark.
Justices of the Peace provide remarkable volunteer services to the people of NSW.
This week at Parliament of NSW we thanked JPs who’ve reached a milestone of 50 years of service - including, from the Cronulla electorate, Mike Batty PSM, Bob Rogers and June Samuel. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our very special community volunteers.
Love it big man x
It was great to visit Kamay Botany Bay National Park recently and see the new visitor centre taking shape.
The visitor centre is expected to be completed next year. Together with the new amenities blocks at Commemoration Flat and Cricket Pitch, the new whale watching platform, walking track upgrades, car park and other improvements, the park will be an even better place to visit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice big man x
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope is a moment of great significance for Catholics around the world.
May Pope Leo XIV’s leadership bring strength and renewal to the faithful and hope, goodwill and justice to Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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