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Jamie Sproates: The life of an Aboriginal Fisheries Officer

July 9, 2025

There’s just five roles across the state, but Aboriginal Fisheries Officers play a key role in protecting cultural values and customs on the waterways.

One officer, Tamworth’s Jamie Sproates, is using NAIDOC Week to highlight the importance of compliance for all, to help native species, rivers and dams.

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Rob Douglas

Born and bred in the Manning Valley, Rob Douglas joined the Taree bureau in June 2021 after a short career in print media. He joined the Tamworth team in July 2023. Rob graduated from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst in 2016 with a sports journalism degree.

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