Get the appColac residents have raised concerns about the number of carp at Lake Colac and Barongarook Creek. The noxious pest is becoming increasingly visible in the waterways. Pam Cuthbertson, who has lived in Colac for more than 70 years, says she has never seen so many carp in the area. An authority has also revealed plans to reduce the carp population.
Colac residents have again raised concerns about a growing carp population in Lake Colac and Barongarook Creek. An authority has revealed plans to reduce the number of carp in the waterways.
Anglers removed a combined 1,827 noxious carp from waterways in Western NSW during the 2026 Tilpa Mud Marlin Muster and the Hay Spring Carp-A-Thon. At Tilpa, a record 433 participants caught 1,635 carp, more than double last year's tally. At Hay, 192 carp were removed, led by Michael Arnold with 46 fish. Organisers said the events aimed to raise community awareness of the damage carp cause to riverbanks, water clarity and native fish habitat.
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Get the appGreater Sydney Parklands has responded after a video of a woman carrying a large carp away from a pond at Centennial Park went viral. The clip, filmed by a bystander, has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewers criticising the fishing and others praising the removal of an invasive species. A spokesperson said fishing is not permitted in the parklands to protect water quality, wildlife and visitor safety, and that rangers patrol the ponds. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development says captured carp should be killed humanely and used where possible, rather than returned to the water.