

Alex's Fishing Column - 23 April 2026
There’ve been some notable catches over the last week. First up, long-time fishing guide Peter Burcher was fishing Darwin Harbour with his family. They were bottom bouncing and one rod had an old rig on it with a feather and a bit of bait. They fished all afternoon and nothing had been happening. Suddenly, Angie Burcher’s rod buckled over as what appeared to be a big fish screamed off, taking heaps of line. It was too much for Angie to handle and Peter fought the fish for ag
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Alex's Fishing Column 17 April 2026
The damage caused by the major flooding of the Daly River has been a nightmare for the tourist parks along the river. Every one of them has been left with the legacy of mega tonnes of mud across their properties that has required a massive clean-up. Accommodations have been destroyed and the cost of repairs must place an enormous burden on what are mainly family businesses. Of course, the lost revenue from cancelled bookings would add to the nightmare. The Daly River Tourist
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